Lake Superior FAQ

What is the length of Lake Superior?

• 160 miles

• 350 miles

• 257 KM

• 1,826 miles

What is the mean surface elevation of Lake Superior?

• 489 ft

• 600 ft

• 1,300 ft

• 31,700 sq mi

What is the average depth of Lake Superior?

• 489 ft

• 600 ft

• 1,300 ft

• 31,700 sq mi

What is the approximate deepest point of Lake Superior?

• 489 ft

• 600 ft

• 1,300 ft

• 31,700 sq mi

What is the average yearly temperature of Lake Superior?

• 55 degrees F / 13 degrees C

• 40 degrees F / 4 degrees C

• 32 degrees F / 0 degrees C

• 60 degrees F / 15 degrees C

According to the MN DNR, what is the survival time in Lake Superior without a life jacket?

• Less than 30 minutes

• Less than 1 hour

• Less than 2 hours

• Less than 3 hours

Where does Lake Superior receive water from?

• From approximately 200 rivers

• From the ocean

• From underground springs

• From rainfall only

About how many islands does Lake Superior have?

• 100 islands

• 200 islands

• 300 islands

• Over 400 islands

What are the highest waves that have been recorded in Lake Superior?

• About 20 ft/6 m

• About 30 ft/9 m

• About 40 ft/12 m

• About 50 ft/15 m

What are some of the kinds of fish can you catch in Lake Superior?

• Lake trout, coho salmon, king salmon, walleye, muskie, northern pike

• Goldfish, catfish, tilapia, guppy, clownfish

• Shark, dolphin, whale, octopus, jellyfish

• Tuna, swordfish, marlin, barracuda, eel