Memegwesi Lake
About Memegwesi Lake
Memegwesi Lake is a 43-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including brook trout. 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 2022.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Memegwesi Lake
- 43 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Isabella
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: brook trout
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 43 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 32 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- 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 Memegwesi Lake?
Memegwesi Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 43 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Memegwesi Lake?
Memegwesi Lake covers 43 acres with about 1.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Memegwesi Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Brook Trout. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Memegwesi Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Memegwesi Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Memegwesi 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 Memegwesi Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Memegwesi Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.