Ojibway Lake
About Ojibway Lake
Ojibway Lake is a 367-acre lake near Ely in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 115 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 11.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15.3 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Ojibway Lake
- 367 acres, up to 115 feet deep, near Ely
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 15.3 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 367 acres
- Max depth
- 115 ft
- Shoreline
- 11.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 15.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 134 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 public boat launch (concrete)
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 Ojibway Lake?
Ojibway Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Ely. It covers 367 acres and reaches 115 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Ojibway Lake?
Ojibway Lake covers 367 acres with about 11.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 115 feet.
What fish can you catch at Ojibway Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Ojibway Lake?
Yes. Ojibway Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Ojibway Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Ojibway 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 Ojibway Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Ojibway Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.