Memegwesi
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38044000
23 Surveys
43.39
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
9 ft
Mean Depth
2
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Memegwesi. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | 2.21 lb | 26 |
| 1961-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.3 – 5.1 | — | 13 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | 0.12 lb | 44 |
| 1961-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.3 | — | 37 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.77 lb | 20 |
| 2022-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 26.0 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.78 lb | 52 |
| 2010-09-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.57 lb | 20 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.69 lb | 20 |
| 2019-10-22 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 3.5 | — | — | 7 |
| 2019-10-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.45 lb | 11 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.53 lb | 24 |
| 1994-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 | — | 0.65 lb | 46 |
| 2010-09-13 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 | — | 0.44 lb | 21 |
| 2000-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 43.5 | — | 0.43 lb | 87 |
| 2019-10-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 0.96 lb | 17 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-27 | Special trap nets | 11.0 | — | 11 |
| 2019-10-22 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 3.0 | — | 6 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-27 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2019-10-22 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 5.5 | — | 11 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 0.5 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 21.5 | — | 43 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 18.0 | — | 36 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
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 Memegwesi
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Memegwesi.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Memegwesi. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Memegwesi
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 Memegwesi
- Weather forecast for Memegwesi — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6352°N, 91.3130°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.