Kelly Lake
Cook County · Near Tofte
0.27 mi²
area
13 ft
max depth
7.3 mi
shoreline
5
campsites
4 ft
mean depth
Kelly is a 173-acre lake near Tofte with a maximum depth of 13 feet. The water features extensive shallow, weedy bays that provide productive fish habitat for green sunfish, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch. Small and sheltered conditions make it ideal for paddlers seeking protected water. Five campsites are available, with access via the easiest 5-rod portage to Peterson and open-water connections to both Jack and Peterson lakes.
Fish species (5)
green sunfishsmallmouth basswalleyewhite suckeryellow perch
Trip plans
- 4-day Red River · 4-day
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for Kelly Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.