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Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Lake, MN
- How big is Wood Lake?
- How deep is Wood Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Wood Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Wood Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Wood Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Wood Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Wood Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Wood Lake?
How big is Wood Lake?
How deep is Wood Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Wood Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Wood Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Wood Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Wood Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Wood Lake is located approximately 12 miles NE of Ely in the BWCAW. Aquatic plants are commonly found throughout this relatively shallow lake and the rocky shorelines change quickly to softer bottoms out from shore. The landscape is covered with a mixed forest of birch, aspen and balsam fir on gently rolling hills.
The most common access is by a 3/4 mile portage from the Fernberg Road (CR18). There are 4 designated USFS campsites surrounding the lake. Wood Lake also receives a fair amount of day use from visitors during summer and winter.
Walleye numbers in 2015 (6.6/gill net) were slightly below average compared to other similar lakes in the area and almost identical to the long term average for all surveys on this lake. The average walleye sampled was 16.5 inches long and about 4 years old. The largest walleye sampled was 25.9 inches long.
Northern pike abundance in 2015 (2.8/gill net) was slightly below average compared to other similar lakes in the area and below the long term average (5.9/gill net) for all surveys on this lake. The average pike sampled was 20.6 inches and the largest pike sampled was 28.2 inches long.
Smallmouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and white sucker numbers in 2015 were similar to the long term averages for all surveys on this lake. Smallmouth bass (0.4/gill net) and particularly bluegill (0.6/gill net) are likely more abundant than the gill net catch indicates. The largest perch sampled was 12.2 inches long.
What is the average air temp for Wood Lake?
Are there any state parks near Wood Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Wood Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Tofte Lake | 1.1 mi | 134 | 73 ft |
| Hula Lake | 1.3 mi | 131 | 0 ft |
| Glacier Pond 1 | 1.8 mi | 18 | 27 ft |
| Jasper Lake | 1.9 mi | 175 | 25 ft |
| Wedge Lake | 2.0 mi | 13 | 29 ft |
| Good Lake | 2.1 mi | 175 | 51 ft |
| Indiana Lake | 2.3 mi | 153 | 26 ft |
| Witness Lake | 2.3 mi | 41 | 19 ft |
| Madden Lake | 2.6 mi | 34 | 24 ft |
| Section Twelve Lake | 2.6 mi | 49 | 52 ft |
