Holy

St. Louis County

Near Winton

DOW: 69008700

Northern PikeAverage · 30

A 70-acre lake near Winton in St. Louis County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 2015.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Average · 30

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.0"

Avg Weight

0.98 lbs

Catch rate: 11.7 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 22"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 2015	0.25	17.0"	-	Minnow traps
Aug 4, 2015	11.67	17.0"	0.98 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.0"

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 2015	1.00	1.0"	-	Minnow traps

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 2015	0.33	4.0"	0.03 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 56

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.1"

Avg Weight

1.24 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 2015	13.00	14.1"	1.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

August 4, 2015Holy Lake is located approximately 13 miles N of Ely in the BWCAW. This remote lake has four distinct bays and resembles a cross. The shoreline is roc…

Holy Lake is located approximately 13 miles N of Ely in the BWCAW. This remote lake has four distinct bays and resembles a cross. The shoreline is rocky and ledge rock outcrops are common. The forest is primarily coniferous with some large red pine and white pine present. There is a user maintained portage from Little Bass Lake. This portage is poorly defined and difficult to follow. There are no USFS campsites present and the lake appears to be used very little. Only four species of fish were sampled or observed in 2015. Northern pike abundance in 2015 (11.7/gill net) was above average compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average pike sampled was only 17.6 inches and the largest pike sampled was 22.8 inches long. White sucker numbers in 2015 (13.0/gill net) were above average compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average sucker sampled was 14.6 inches and the largest sucker sampled was 17.6 inches long. One 4.1 inch hybrid sunfish was also sampled in the gill nets. Yellow perch were sampled in the minnow traps and perch were also observed in pike stomach samples.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Holy?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike in Holy. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Holy?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Holy. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Holy?

Holy has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Holy last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Holy is from 2015. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.