Divide Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 2-4 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Divide Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Divide Lake, MN
- How big is Divide Lake?
- How deep is Divide Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Divide Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Divide Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Divide Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Divide Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Divide Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Divide Lake?
How big is Divide Lake?
How deep is Divide Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Divide Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Splake and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Divide Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Divide Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Divide Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Divide Lake is located about five miles east of Isabella and has an area of 61 acres with a maximum depth of 22 feet. There are two carry down access trails for anglers to use; one at the Divide Lake Campground and the other located on Forest Service 172 (Wanless Road) along the north shore of the lake with room for 2 or 3 vehicles to park. There are also several small user made trails along the Wanless Road where anglers fish from shore. The Forest Service also maintains a hiking trail around the lake and one remote campsite. Divide Lake is a designated stream trout lake that is stocked with yearling Rainbow Trout each spring and fingerling Splake each fall. Additional yearling Rainbow Trout have been stocked annually in October since 2021 to provide more fish for the winter fishery.
A fair number of Rainbow Trout were sampled in 2022. The average size was about 13 inches long and 0.8 pounds with the largest fish measuring 16.3 inches. Survey results indicate the current stocking plan is providing good opportunities for anglers to catch 11 to 16 inch Rainbow Trout with some fish surviving from year to year.
The Splake gill net catch was 36/lift with an average weight of 0.55 pounds. The catch was between 7.2 and 18.7 inches long with more than one third greater than 14 inches. These results suggest the lake currently supports a good population of Splake that survive for multiple years and provide opportunities for angler harvest of fish in the 11 to 18 inch range.
What is the average air temp for Divide Lake?
Are there any state parks near Divide 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 Divide Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Tanner Lake | 0.4 mi | 55 | 8 ft |
| Crosscut Lake | 0.6 mi | 11 | 16 ft |
| Dumbbell Lake | 1.3 mi | 406 | 40 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 10 | 6 ft |
| Round Island Lake | 1.8 mi | 55 | 4 ft |
| Dumbbell Lake | 1.9 mi | 12 | |
| Peavey Lake | 2.3 mi | 20 | 6 ft |
| Bluebill Lake | 2.4 mi | 42 | 5 ft |
| Delay Lake | 2.6 mi | 102 | 18 ft |
| Spur Lake | 2.7 mi | 34 | 4 ft |
