Backus Lake can be found on the Spring Lake USGS quad topo map. Backus Lake is a lake in Itasca County in the state of Minnesota. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 47.7388, -93.8672 and the altitude is 1352 feet (412 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Backus Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Backus Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 47.7388
Longitude: -93.8672
Elevation: 1352 ft (412 m)
Locator Map - Backus Lake
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Local Weather
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Thursday:
High: --°F - Low: -14°F
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Colder. Partly cloudy. Scattered flurries in the evening. Lows 12 below to 17 below zero. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 25 below to 35 below zero after midnight.
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Friday:
High: 5°F - Low: -12°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 4 to 9. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Lowest wind chill readings 30 below to 40 below zero in the morning.
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Saturday:
High: 12°F - Low: 0°F
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Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 11 to 16. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill values 25 below to 35 below zero.
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Sunday:
High: 23°F - Low: 5°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 20 to 25. Lows 3 to 8.
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Monday:
High: 26°F - Low: 13°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 30.
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Tuesday:
High: 30°F - Low: 15°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 28 to 33. Lows 13 to 18.
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Wednesday:
High: 31°F - Low: 16°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs 30 to 35. Lows 14 to 19.
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Nearby Trails
Lost Forty Loop (Distance: 8.3 mi)
This is a long loop, but the chance to visit this incredible forest makes it worth the effort. The best part of the ride, and for me the whole point of coming out here, is the opportunity to experienc...
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From the guidebook "Mountain Biking Minnesota"
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Deer River, MN - Mountain Biking - length:24.3 mi
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Big Fork River: Dora Lake to Minnesota Highway 6 (Distance: 8.4 mi)
The Big Fork provides the occasional wild ride as it flows past a mix of forest land and farms. With many developed campsites, it's a good choice for an overnight trip.
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From the guidebook "Paddling Minnesota"
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Effie, MN - Whitewater Paddling - length:77 mi
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Scenic State Park (Distance: 14.2 mi)
East of Bigfork. A hike along a high narrow forested ridge that partially divides 2 lakes. The esker, an observation tower -- guided tours July through August, beach and wildflowers.
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From the guidebook "Hiking Minnesota (Pukite)"
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Bigfork, MN - Hiking - length:1.6 mi
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Scenic State Park (Distance: 14.2 mi)
This is a relaxing hike through a marsh and out onto a needle-cushioned path among aromatic pines. Here blue water and picturesque panoramic views merge. This area is the former home of a huge glacier...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Minnesota (Mosher)"
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Bigfork, MN - Hiking - length:2.9 mi
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Scenic State Park (Distance: 14.5 mi)
I’m speechless. I’ve been reduced to just a shell of my former writer’s self attempting to recap this fantastic ride. I believe this could be called the perfect place to ride a mountain bike. The trai...
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From the guidebook "Mountain Biking Minnesota"
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Bigfork, MN - Mountain Biking - length:4.9 mi
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Nearby Hotels
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