Insula
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38039700
15 Surveys
2,840.04
Acres
63 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Insula. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 2.40 lb | 65 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 3.6 | 3.77 lb | 31 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.25 lb | 9 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.20 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.1 – 9.8 | 0.85 lb | 85 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (below normal) | 3.1 – 9.8 | 1.20 lb | 29 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 1.9 – 7.1 | 0.08 lb | 28 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.9 – 7.1 | 0.10 lb | 8 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.0 | 0.86 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 3.0 | 1.73 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 1.37 lb | 83 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 5.9 (normal) | 2.8 – 6.7 | 1.31 lb | 71 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.21 lb | 110 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.8 – 12.4 | 0.10 lb | 45 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.50 lb | 4 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Insula
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Insula. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Insula
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Insula
- Weather forecast for Insula — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9155°N, 91.2890°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.