Wee

The brook trout catch was slightly below average for the area. The average size of the fish caught was larger than average for the area, due primarily to the presence of several age-4 fish in the sample. Ages 2, 3, and 4 were present, and all had been stocked. Brook trout growth rates had been about average for the area. When caught in September, age-2 fish measured 10.0 inches, age-3 fish measured 14.9 inches, and age-4 fish measured 16.5 inches.

The 2003 brook trout catch was very low compared to typical catches in stream trout lakes in this area, and compared to catches that have been observed in this lake in the past. Only the smaller of the two fish taken was aged. That fish was from a 2002 fingerling stocking, and had exhibited very slow growth. The other was probably a two or three-year-old fish, based on its length. A change in the weather during the assessment may have contributed to the low 2003 catch. Wee Lake is entirely inside the BWCAW, and can be difficult to locate. Fishing pressure is thought to be low to moderate, compared to other stream trout lakes in the area.

Brook trout were abundant, and some large fish (up to 18 inches) were present. All the brook trout captured in 1996 were from the 1993 or 1995 stockings, and growth had been good. No competing fish species were found in the lake in 1996.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Brook Trout in Wee. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Wee. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Wee has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Wee is from 2004. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Wee in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.