Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Trout lake

Oyster Lake

Lake-specific eating advice

Oyster Lake is a 763-acre lake in St. Louis County, 130 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include northern pike, smallmouth bass and trout.

Details

DNR lake ID
69033000
County
St. Louis
Surface area
763 acres
Maximum depth
130 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
234 acres, 31% of the lake
Shoreline
8.7 miles
Average water clarity
8.2 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
4, since 1982
Fish species recorded
lake trout, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Eating advice, general populations
northern pike: shorter than 22" - 1 serving/week; northern pike: 22" or longer - 1 serving/month
Size
500 to 1,999 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Lake-specific eating advice
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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