Northern pike lake

Phantom Lake

Public access

Phantom Lake is a 47-acre lake in St. Louis County, 10 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2013. Recorded species include northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
69030300
County
St. Louis
Surface area
47 acres
Maximum depth
10 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
47 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
1.9 miles
Average water clarity
2.5 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2013, population assessment
Surveys on record
2, since 1978
Game fish caught in the 2013 survey
northern pike 61, yellow perch 5
Fish species recorded
northern pike, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
3, owned by US Forest Service
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 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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