---
type: lake
name: "Eighteen Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Isabella"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 102
max_depth_ft: 12
latitude: 47.64249
longitude: -91.34692
lake_score: 37
dnr_lake_id: "38043200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/eighteen-lake
---

# Eighteen Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella

- **Surface Area**: 102 acres
- **Max Depth**: 12 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Carry-in access only
- **Lake Score**: 37/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Eighteen Lake is a 102-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 12 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.4 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including walleye and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.

Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. Eighteen Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Carry-in access only
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 3
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2021
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Eighteen Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Yellow Perch, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Memegwesi Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/memegwesi-lake) - 1.7 miles, 43 acres
- [Delay Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/delay-lake) - 2.3 miles, 102 acres
- [Dumbbell Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/dumbbell-lake) - 3.7 miles, 406 acres
- [Mitawan Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/mitawan-lake) - 4.6 miles, 191 acres
- [Divide Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/divide-lake) - 4.9 miles, 61 acres
- [Flat Horn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/flat-horn-lake) - 5.3 miles, 52 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.64249,-91.34692)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38043200)
- [All lakes in Lake County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/eighteen-lake)*