Topaz
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38017200
9 Surveys
149.99
Acres
73 ft
Max Depth
3
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Topaz. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 1.15 lb | 2 |
| 2018-09-11 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.37 lb | 1 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 9.34 lb | 5 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 2.20 lb | 1 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 25.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.44 lb | 76 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-11 | Shallow gill nets | 33.0 | — | 0.57 lb | 99 |
| 2018-09-11 | Deep gill nets | 36.3 | — | 0.57 lb | 109 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-11 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 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 Topaz
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Topaz.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Topaz. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Topaz
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 Topaz
- Weather forecast for Topaz — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.1290°N, 91.1246°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.