Wye Lake
About Wye Lake
Wye Lake is a 52-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 13 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. 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 2024.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Wye Lake
- 52 acres, up to 13 feet deep, near Isabella
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 52 acres
- Max depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 52 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
- 1 carry-in access
Best For
- 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 Wye Lake?
Wye Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 52 acres and reaches 13 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Wye Lake?
Wye Lake covers 52 acres with about 1.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Wye Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Wye Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Wye Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Wye 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 Wye Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Wye Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.