Isabella

Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38039600

83 Surveys

1,257.23

Acres

19 ft

Max Depth

8 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Isabella. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard gill nets	2.2 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	2.58 lb	13
1989-09-14	Standard gill nets	3.3 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	3.65 lb	30
1986-09-08	Standard gill nets	3.4 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	1.93 lb	31
1950-08-04	Standard gill nets	2.8 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	1.49 lb	33
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	5.18 lb	19
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	0.3	—	—	1
1996-09-09	Standard gill nets	1.4 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	1.60 lb	17
1992-09-08	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	2.72 lb	21
1976-08-12	Standard gill nets	4.7 (above normal)	1.2 – 3.6	3.12 lb	28
1976-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.75 lb	1
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	1.2 – 3.6	3.39 lb	40

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.30 lb	20
1989-09-14	Standard gill nets	1.4 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.43 lb	13
1986-09-08	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.49 lb	7
1950-08-04	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.47 lb	18
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.33 lb	19
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	0.3	—	—	1
1996-09-09	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.34 lb	2
1992-09-08	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.92 lb	18
1976-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.0	0.32 lb	13
1976-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.38 lb	6
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.27 lb	15

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard gill nets	17.5 (above normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.55 lb	105
1989-09-14	Standard gill nets	7.9 (normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.67 lb	71
1986-09-08	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.62 lb	45
1950-08-04	Standard gill nets	11.3 (above normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.49 lb	135
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	7.3 (normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.51 lb	87
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	0.3	—	—	1
1996-09-09	Standard gill nets	8.9 (normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.63 lb	107
1992-09-08	Standard gill nets	10.7 (above normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.84 lb	96
1976-08-12	Standard gill nets	8.2 (normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.50 lb	49
1976-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.75 lb	1
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	9.5 (normal)	3.1 – 9.8	0.72 lb	143

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard gill nets	6.7 (normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.31 lb	40
1989-09-14	Standard gill nets	1.7 (below normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.25 lb	15
1986-09-08	Standard gill nets	1.9 (below normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.24 lb	17
1950-08-04	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.24 lb	30
2016-09-19	Minnow traps	0.3	—	—	3
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	3.9 (normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.26 lb	47
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	14.0	—	—	56
1996-09-09	Standard gill nets	3.1 (normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.35 lb	37
1992-09-08	Standard gill nets	2.3 (normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.20 lb	21
1976-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.9	0.18 lb	7
1976-08-12	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.29 lb	18
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	4.9 (normal)	1.9 – 7.1	0.20 lb	73

LKW

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard gill nets	11.2 (above normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.62 lb	67
1989-09-14	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.56 lb	16
1986-09-08	Standard gill nets	5.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.57 lb	52
1950-08-04	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.79 lb	32
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	6.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.63 lb	72
1996-09-09	Standard gill nets	4.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.49 lb	52
1992-09-08	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.65 lb	27
1976-08-12	Standard gill nets	3.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.64 lb	20
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	5.4 (above normal)	0.2 – 3.0	0.73 lb	81

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-07-18	Standard gill nets	9.0 (above normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.22 lb	54
1989-09-14	Standard gill nets	4.1 (normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.93 lb	37
1986-09-08	Standard gill nets	4.0 (normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.94 lb	36
1950-08-04	Standard gill nets	3.1 (normal)	2.8 – 6.7	0.94 lb	37
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	4.6 (normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.64 lb	55
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	0.3	—	—	1
1996-09-09	Standard gill nets	5.2 (normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.35 lb	62
1992-09-08	Standard gill nets	4.4 (normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.98 lb	40
1976-08-12	Standard gill nets	5.3 (normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.09 lb	32
1976-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 3.0	1.81 lb	4
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	7.1 (above normal)	2.8 – 6.7	1.35 lb	106

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1989-09-14	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.10 lb	1
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.08 lb	1
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	1.0	—	—	4
1992-09-08	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.20 lb	1
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.14 lb	4

Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	25.3	—	101
2016-09-19	Minnow traps	0.4	—	4

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	24.5	—	98

Spottail Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	0.8	—	3

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Minnow traps	0.1	—	—	1
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	1.8	—	0.02 lb	7
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.16 lb	1

Common Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	1.3	—	5

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	8.0	—	32

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.43 lb	14
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	4.8	—	—	19
2006-09-05	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.99 lb	4

Tadpole Madtom

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2016-09-19	Special trap nets	0.5	—	2

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Ely, MN

★ 4.7

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 393-4545

★ 5

Knife River Marina

Knife River, MN

(218) 834-6076

★ 4.7

Landing Sports Bar

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-5191

★ 4.6

Leroy's Repair

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 834-0743

★ 4.6

Meierhoff Marine

Two Harbors, MN

(218) 341-4588

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Isabella

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Isabella.

The Moose Bay Co

Fishing Resort Ely

(218) 365-6285

Bell Sheep Homestead

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 226-4614

Bob's Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 834-4583

Breezy Point Cabins On Lake Superior

Fishing Resort Two Harbors

(218) 389-4522

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Isabella. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Lake Whitefish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Sunfish Walleye White Sucker Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Isabella

Boreal Triangle Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 830-2148

Boundary Waters Fishing Guide

Fishing Guide

(218) 235-9595

Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II

Fishing Guide

(218) 428-5562

Ely Ice Fishing Company

Fishing Guide

(218) 365-3466

James Addiction Charter Fishing

Fishing Guide

(218) 213-8816

Muskie Doom Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 491-3277

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.

Isabella

DNR Fish Surveys

Northern Pike

Rock Bass

Walleye

Yellow Perch

LKW

White Sucker

Pumpkinseed

Sunfish

BNS

Spottail Shiner

Largemouth Bass

Common Shiner

Bluegill

Black Crappie

Tadpole Madtom

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Agate Bay Outfitters LLC

Boundary Waters Outfitters

Canadian Border Outfitters

Granite Gear Inc

North Country Canoe Outfitters

Red Rock Wilderness Store

Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors

Veness Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Knife River Marina

Landing Sports Bar

Leroy's Repair

Meierhoff Marine

Resorts & Lodges Near Isabella

Fish Species

Fishing Guides Near Isabella

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