Barwise Lake
About Barwise Lake
Barwise Lake is a 92-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 50 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including largemouth bass, bluegill, tullibee (cisco), and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1987.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Barwise Lake
- 92 acres, up to 50 feet deep, near Marcell
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, bluegill, tullibee (cisco), and rock bass
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 92 acres
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 43 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 4
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1987
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barwise Lake?
Barwise Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. It covers 92 acres and reaches 50 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Barwise Lake?
Barwise Lake covers 92 acres with about 1.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 50 feet.
What fish can you catch at Barwise Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Barwise Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Barwise Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Barwise Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Barwise Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Barwise Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.