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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolf Lake, MN
- How big is Wolf Lake?
- How deep is Wolf Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Wolf Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Wolf Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Wolf Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Wolf Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Wolf Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Wolf Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Wolf Lake?
How big is Wolf Lake?
How deep is Wolf Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Wolf Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Wolf Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Wolf Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Wolf Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Wolf Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Wolf Lake is located approximately 8 miles southwest of Ely in the Superior National Forest. The water clarity is lightly bog stained and submerged aquatic vegetation can be commonly seen in the shallow waters. This lake is moderately developed for the size and the north shore has the least development.
There is a public access located on the south shore off Highway 169. A concrete boat ramp with a small dock can be found there. Parking space is limited to no more than 4 vehicles with trailers.
Fish sampling during the 2014 population assessment consisted of 6 gill nets and 9 trap nets. Eight species of fish were sampled with bluegill, northern pike and yellow perch sampled in above average numbers. Walleye, smallmouth bass, rock bass and white sucker were also sampled. Black crappie were sampled for the first time in low numbers.
Walleye numbers in 2014 (4.5/gill net) were similar to the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average walleye sampled was 15.7 inches long and about 5 to six years old. Walleye sizes were slightly larger than in past surveys but slow growing. The largest walleye sampled was 25.4 inches long. Wolf Lake is stocked with walleye fry.
Bluegill numbers in 2014 (13.8/trap net) were higher than average for assessments for this lake. Bluegill sizes averaged 5.0 inches which is similar to past assessments. The largest bluegill sampled was 8.4 inches long.
Northern pike numbers in 2014 (5.3/gill net) were average compared to past surveys. Pike sizes averaged 23.1 inches long. The average size of pike is improved compared to past assessments and the number of larger pike is above average for smaller lakes in the Tower Area. The largest pike sampled was 38.7 inches long. Anglers are encouraged to release larger pike in order to maintain this size quality as it takes many years for a pike to grow large and they are few in number. A 24 inch long pike is likely age 7 or even older in this lake.
Yellow perch numbers in 2014 (17.5/gill net) were high for Wolf Lake. Perch sizes averaged 6.1 inches long which is similar to past assessments. The largest perch sampled was 7.5 inches long.
Black crappie were sampled in low numbers up to 11.6 inches long. Three smallmouth bass were sampled averaging 17.4 inches long and about 9 years old.
What is the average air temp for Wolf Lake?
Are there any state parks near Wolf 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 Wolf Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| West Robinson Lake | 2.1 mi | 121 | 8 ft |
| Foss Lake | 2.4 mi | 36 | 6 ft |
| Clear Lake | 2.8 mi | 113 | 24 ft |
| Coo Lake | 3.0 mi | 19 | 25 ft |
| Erickson Lake | 3.1 mi | 21 | 13 ft |
| Little Armstrong Lake | 3.3 mi | 70 | 26 ft |
| Twin Lake | 3.3 mi | 224 | 51 ft |
| Armstrong Lake | 3.5 mi | 382 | 34 ft |
| Mud Lake | 3.8 mi | 176 | 27 ft |
| Tamarack Lake | 3.8 mi | 68 | 23 ft |
