Lake Gegoka - Stony River Twp

Lake County, Minnesota

Lake Gegoka is in Stony River Township, Minnesota, just 32 miles from Ely. For a big-city trip, Duluth is under 90 miles away.

The Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital is 33 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 90 miles away.

Life on the Water

Lake Gegoka is 145 acres with a maximum depth of 10 feet. This lake contains just over five miles of shoreline, offering plenty of space for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views. A public access point is on the southern side of the water.

Anglers can find black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, sunfish, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, central mudminnow, common shiner, golden shiner, Iowa darter, and Johnny darter.

Visit Ely

Those looking for fun off of the water can discover everything Ely has to offer.

Highly rated restaurants call Ely home, like Britton’s Cafe, Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant, Ely Steak House, and Insula.

One popular attraction is Kawishiwi Falls Trail, where visitors can hike through the woods and relax in nature.

Another fun spot is the International Wolf Center, where visitors can go and see a variety of wolves living inside the preserve.

The North American Bear Center is a great place to go if you want to learn more about black bears. This one-of-a-kind educational center features interactive exhibits, daily events, and programs, as well as a forested enclosure for four “ambassador” bears!

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Lake Gegoka is an excellent choice.