Lakes in Minnesota

Bear Island Lake is situated between two mountain ranges, the Mesabi and the Vermilion, in Bear Island State Forest. Large and sprawling, the 2,351-acre lake has many arms, points and islands. It has three public access points and is a great place to catch walleye. The towns of Babbitt, Ely, Soudan and Tower are nearby.

Blackduck Lake is located one mile west of the city of Blackduck, Minnesota, in Beltrami County. A popular winter fishing lake, Blackduck has a large walleye population. Pike, yellow perch, black crappie, and bluegill are also present. Public access to the lake is on its east side, off County Road 30.