Mitawan Lake
About Mitawan Lake
Mitawan Lake is a 191-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2002.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around May 2, based on 43 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Mitawan Lake
- 191 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Isabella
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 191 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 105 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2002
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- May 2
- Years of record
- 43
- Earliest
- April 18, 1958
- Latest
- May 20, 1950
- Most recent
- May 2, 2020
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mitawan Lake?
Mitawan Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 191 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mitawan Lake?
Mitawan Lake covers 191 acres with about 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mitawan Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Burbot, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Mitawan Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Mitawan Lake.
Can you swim at Mitawan Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mitawan 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 Mitawan Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Mitawan Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Mitawan Lake?
The median ice-out date is May 2, from 43 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 18, 1958 and the latest is May 20, 1950.