North Wilder Lake
About North Wilder Lake
North Wilder Lake is a 100-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 8 feet, and has roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to North Wilder Lake
- 100 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Isabella
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 100 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Average depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 89 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
- Camping (2 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
2 campgrounds are mapped on or near North Wilder Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Wilder Lake?
North Wilder Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 100 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is North Wilder Lake?
North Wilder Lake covers 100 acres with about 5.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet and its average depth is about 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at North Wilder Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for North Wilder Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on North Wilder Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at North Wilder Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at North Wilder 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.
Can you camp at North Wilder Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.