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Wampus Lake

lakeLake County, Minnesota · near Isabella139 acres8 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Wampus Lake

Wampus Lake is a 139-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 1 fish species here. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1961.

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.

Plan Your Visit to Wampus Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 139 acres, up to 6 feet deep, near Isabella
  • No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners

Access & Fees

Public access
No public access on record
Launch fee
—

Conditions

Surface area
139 acres
Max depth
6 ft
Average depth
3 ft
Shoreline
2.9 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
139 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.

Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Angler's Report

Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Species on survey
1
Game fish
0
Stocked
No
Last DNR survey
1961
Special regulations
No
Fishing pier
No
Ice fishing
No
Boat launch
No
View on DNR LakeFinder Buy a Minnesota fishing license

Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.

Activities

Fishing

Amenities

None on record

Fish Species

White Sucker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wampus Lake?

Wampus Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 139 acres and reaches 6 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Wampus Lake?

Wampus Lake covers 139 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 6 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.

What fish can you catch at Wampus Lake?

Minnesota DNR surveys list White Sucker. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.

Is there a public boat launch on Wampus Lake?

No. The DNR lists no public water access on Wampus Lake.

Can you swim at Wampus Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Wampus 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 Wampus Lake stocked?

The DNR has no stocking report on file for Wampus Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.