Isabella
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38039600
83 Surveys
1,257.23
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
8 ft
Mean Depth
11
Fish Species
8
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 |
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 Isabella
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Isabella. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Isabella
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
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Plan Your Trip to Isabella
- Weather forecast for Isabella — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8113°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.