Elton

Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38012600

3 Surveys

124.22

Acres

53 ft

Max Depth

0

3

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Elton. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Burbot

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-20	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.1 – 0.5	3.00 lb	1

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-20	Standard gill nets	7.0 (above normal)	1.2 – 3.9	2.46 lb	28

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-20	Standard gill nets	9.3 (normal)	2.6 – 11.7	2.01 lb	37

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Ely, MN

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Knife River Marina

Knife River, MN

★ 4.7

Landing Sports Bar

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Leroy's Repair

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Meierhoff Marine

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Elton

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Elton.

The Moose Bay Co

Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-6285

Bell Sheep Homestead

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 226-4614

Bob's Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 834-4583

Breezy Point Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 389-4522

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Elton. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Burbot Northern Pike White Sucker

Fishing Guides Near Elton

Boreal Triangle Guide Service

(218) 830-2148

Boundary Waters Fishing Guide

(218) 235-9595

Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II

(218) 428-5562

Ely Ice Fishing Company

(218) 365-3466

James Addiction Charter Fishing

(218) 213-8816

Muskie Doom Guide Service

(218) 491-3277

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Other Lakes in Lake County

Abinodji

Adams

Adventure

Ahmakose

Ahsub

Alger

Plan Your Trip to Elton

Weather forecast for Elton — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
GPS: 48.0161°N, 91.0389°W — Get Directions
View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.