---
type: lake
name: "Stuart Lake"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Ely"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 776
max_depth_ft: 40
latitude: 48.18836
longitude: -92.00893
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "69020500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/stuart-lake
---

# Stuart Lake

Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Ely

- **Surface Area**: 776 acres
- **Max Depth**: 40 ft
- **Shoreline**: 11.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Stuart Lake is a 776-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 11.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet. Access is by portage through Superior National Forest; most lakes reached this way lie in or beside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where an entry permit is required.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, and tullibee (cisco). The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the US Forest Service. 6 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required
- **Wilderness permit**: BWCAW entry permit required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 5
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Canoe Tripping, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Rush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/rush-lake) - 2.3 miles, 115 acres
- [Lake Agnes](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/lake-agnes) - 2.9 miles, 1,045 acres
- [Nina Moose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/nina-moose-lake) - 3.6 miles, 411 acres
- [Ramshead Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/ramshead-lake) - 4.6 miles, 553 acres
- [Lamb Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/lamb-lake) - 4.8 miles, 100 acres
- [Iron Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/iron-lake) - 5 miles, 1,962 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.18836,-92.00893)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69020500)
- [All lakes in St. Louis County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/stuart-lake)*