Lupus

Lake County

Near Isabella

DOW: 38003800

Northern PikeExcellent · 76Yellow PerchAverage · 44

A 63-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2008.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.7"

Avg Weight

2.25 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike50% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 50%Largest sampled 28"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 2008	5.00	19.7"	2.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 13, 1998	9.50	19.8"	2.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1985	1.50	-	3.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 44

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.8"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch20% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 80%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 2008	2.50	6.8"	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 13, 1998	3.00	6.3"	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1985	3.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.6"

Avg Weight

2.56 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 2008	3.50	16.6"	2.56 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 13, 1998	36.50	14.3"	1.48 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1985	54.00	-	0.67 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 30, 2008Lupus Lake has a self-sustaining northern pike population that should provide average angling in most years. The northern pike average about 20 inches…

Lupus Lake has a self-sustaining northern pike population that should provide average angling in most years. The northern pike average about 20 inches with a 28-inch fish the largest sampled in 2008. Yellow perch are present in low numbers; the average size was 7 inches with a 9.5-inch fish the largest sampled.

July 13, 1998Lupus Lake is a shallow lake (maximum depth 7 feet) located in the Superior National Forest 10 miles east of Isabella, MN. There is no developed publi…

Lupus Lake is a shallow lake (maximum depth 7 feet) located in the Superior National Forest 10 miles east of Isabella, MN. There is no developed public access; however, the lake can be reached by a 0.5 mile foot trail from Hogback Lake.The test nets in 1998 sampled northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker and minnows. Northern pike were taken in above average numbers compared to other lakes of this type. Northern pike ranged from 13.6 inches to 24.4 inches (3.5 pounds) and averaged about 2.2 pounds.Yellow perch are present in below average numbers and size. The yellow perch sampled in this survey ranged from 5.7 inches to 8.1 inches.Lupus Lake probably would provide anglers with plenty of action for small northern pike in a wild, uncrowded, setting.

August 19, 1985Northern Pike catch in gillnets was about 1/3 the area average. White Sucker density appears very high, with gillnet catch 3.8 times the area average.…

Northern Pike catch in gillnets was about 1/3 the area average. White Sucker density appears very high, with gillnet catch 3.8 times the area average. Yellow Perch density appears low, with catch in gillnets less than 23% of the area average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lupus?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in Lupus. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Lupus?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Lupus. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Lupus?

Lupus has a maximum depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lupus last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lupus is from 2008. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.