Crab Lake
St. Louis County · Near Ely
0.66 mi²
area
57 ft
max depth
10.5 mi
shoreline
9
campsites
Crab Lake, a 420-acre lake near Ely with a maximum depth of 57 feet, offers nine campsites and moderate paddling conditions. Access the lake via a 13-rod easy portage from Little Crab or a strenuous 365-rod carry from Burntside. Open water connects to West Crab and Clark lakes, providing routing options for multi-lake trips.
Portages (2)
- Burntside · 365 rods
- Little Crab · 13 rods
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for Crab Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.