Watonwan Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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- How big is Watonwan Lake?
- How deep is Watonwan Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Watonwan Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Watonwan Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Watonwan Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Watonwan Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Watonwan Lake?
How big is Watonwan Lake?
How deep is Watonwan Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Watonwan Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Watonwan Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Watonwan Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Watonwan Lake is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Isabella and lies completely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Access to the lake is a 0.95 mile long portage trail. The trail starts east of the parking lot for the BWCAW entry point #37, Kawishiwi Lake.
The 2017 survey was conducted to monitor the status of the fish community in Watonwan Lake. Walleye catch was below average relative to similar lakes in northeast Minnesota. The average size was 18.2 inches and 2.4 pounds. Age analysis suggests inconsistent natural reproduction occurs in the lake.
The Northern Pike catch was below average compared to similar lakes in the area. The length of pike ranged from 20.0 to 30.4 inches.
Yellow Perch were also sampled in low numbers and size ranged from 2.4 to 9.5 inches. White Sucker, Iowa Darter, Blacknose Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, and Tadpole Madtom were also sampled during the survey.
Watonwan Lake is a scenic and remote BWCAW lake. Access is moderately difficult, yet the lake provides an opportunity to fish for Walleye and Northern Pike for anglers in a wilderness environment. All anglers and visitors to Watonwan Lake must abide by the BWCAW regulations and the lake is entirely non-motorized.
What is the average air temp for Watonwan Lake?
Are there any state parks near Watonwan 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 Watonwan Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.5 mi | 15 | |
| Sundown Lake | 0.8 mi | 20 | |
| Gobetween Lake | 1.1 mi | 10 | |
| Kawishiwi Lake | 1.3 mi | 372 | 12 ft |
| Kawasachong Lake | 2.1 mi | 162 | 11 ft |
| Square Lake | 2.1 mi | 123 | 7 ft |
| Bill Lake | 2.4 mi | 50 | 2 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.8 mi | 10 | |
| Cook Lake | 2.9 mi | 86 | 12 ft |
| Baskatong Lake | 3.1 mi | 86 | 6 ft |
