Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Sunfish lake

Cummings Lake

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Cummings Lake is a 1,038-acre lake in St. Louis County, 41 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
69032500
County
St. Louis
Surface area
1,038 acres
Maximum depth
41 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
493 acres, 47% of the lake
Shoreline
19.8 miles
Average water clarity
6.2 feet (Secchi disk, 3 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Burntside Lake
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
4, since 1978
Fish species recorded
bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
6, owned by US Forest Service
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
500 to 1,999 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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