Makwa

Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38014700

5 Surveys

128.19

Acres

76 ft

Max Depth

0

5

Fish Species

8

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Burbot

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-24	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	0.40 lb	1

Lake Trout

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-24	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 3.7	2.88 lb	4

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-24	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.6 – 2.4	8.20 lb	5

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-24	Standard gill nets	2.8 (normal)	0.4 – 3.7	0.15 lb	11

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-06-24	Standard gill nets	10.3 (above normal)	0.8 – 5.3	0.96 lb	41

Depth Maps & Lake Info

View on MN DNR LakeFinder

Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Entry Point 24

Ely, MN

Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Knife River Marina

Knife River, MN

★ 4.7

Landing Sports Bar

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Leroy's Repair

Two Harbors, MN

★ 4.6

Meierhoff Marine

Two Harbors, MN

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Makwa

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Makwa.

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 Makwa. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Burbot Lake Trout Northern Pike White Sucker Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Makwa

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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Other Lakes in Lake County

Abinodji

Adams

Adventure

Ahmakose

Ahsub

Alger

Plan Your Trip to Makwa

Weather forecast for Makwa — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
GPS: 48.0044°N, 91.0604°W — Get Directions
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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.