Wadop
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38068100
32 Surveys
39.76
Acres
9 ft
Max Depth
6 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Wadop. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 24.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.12 lb | 197 |
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 137.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.13 lb | 137 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (above normal) | 0.4 – 5.2 | 0.08 lb | 50 |
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 211.3 | — | — | 634 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 23.0 | 0.09 lb | 14 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 41.0 (above normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 1.04 lb | 41 |
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.6 – 17.5 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 7.00 lb | 5 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 3.9 – 9.4 | 2.71 lb | 39 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 2.58 lb | 8 |
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.39 lb | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.0 | — | — | 15 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.01 lb | 2 |
| 2015-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 0.05 lb | 3 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 7 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 299.3 | — | 898 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 16.7 | — | 50 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.7 | — | 20 |
NRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
BND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 6.0 | — | 18 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.3 | — | 4 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-10 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.7 | — | 5 |
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 Wadop
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Wadop.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Wadop. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Wadop
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 Wadop
- Weather forecast for Wadop — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6601°N, 91.5418°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.