West Chub Lake
About West Chub Lake
West Chub Lake is an 115-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 12 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here, including pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to West Chub Lake
- 115 acres, up to 12 feet deep, near Isabella
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: pumpkinseed and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 115 acres
- Max depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 115 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
- 3
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Chub Lake?
West Chub Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 115 acres and reaches 12 feet deep.
How big and how deep is West Chub Lake?
West Chub Lake covers 115 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 12 feet.
What fish can you catch at West Chub Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on West Chub Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at West Chub Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at West Chub 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 West Chub Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for West Chub Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.