---
type: lake
name: "Quadga Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Isabella"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 251
max_depth_ft: 35
latitude: 47.81691
longitude: -91.43295
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "38059600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/quadga-lake
---

# Quadga Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella

- **Surface Area**: 251 acres
- **Max Depth**: 35 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 13 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Portage access only
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Quadga Lake is a 251-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state. Access is by portage through Superior National Forest; most lakes reached this way lie in or beside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where an entry permit is required.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2014.

Public access is by portage — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 4 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: Portage access only
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required
- **Wilderness permit**: BWCAW entry permit required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 8
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2014
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Canoe Tripping, Camping

## Amenities

Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Bog Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/bog-lake) - 3 miles, 259 acres
- [Horseshoe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/horseshoe-lake) - 4.2 miles, 205 acres
- [North Wilder Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/north-wilder-lake) - 4.7 miles, 100 acres
- [Three Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/three-lake) - 5.1 miles, 904 acres
- [Bald Eagle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/bald-eagle-lake) - 5.6 miles, 1,243 acres
- [Clearwater Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/clearwater-lake) - 5.7 miles, 640 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.81691,-91.43295)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38059600)
- [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/quadga-lake)*