Denley

Lake County

Near Babbitt

DOW: 38077300

Northern PikePoor · 16

A 43-acre lake near Babbitt in Lake County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 2001.

Fish Species (1)

Northern Pike

Poor · 16

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.5"

Avg Weight

1.42 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 22"

Size from the Jan 2012 survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jan 11, 2012	1.80	20.2"	1.67 lbs	Ice-fishing
Jun 7, 2001	3.00	17.5"	1.42 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

January 11, 2012Denley Lake is 43.2 acres having a maximum depth of 21 feet and a littoral area of area of 38.2 acres. Located 16.8 miles northwest of Isabella, MN ab…

Denley Lake is 43.2 acres having a maximum depth of 21 feet and a littoral area of area of 38.2 acres. Located 16.8 miles northwest of Isabella, MN about 2.3 miles west of State Highway1 on USFS Rd #424 (New Tomahawk Road), where the snowmobile/ATV trail gets near the road. Then a total distance of 0.9 mile on the snowmobile/ATV trail east and winter road north to the east side of Denley Lake. The route is mostly black spruce/tamarack bog and limited to foot travel in summer. Winter sampling found a good population of northern pike, four consecutive year-classes, indicating adequate natural reproduction to maintain the population. The average size was 20.7 inches (1.7 pounds) the largest northern pike was 2.2 pounds. Yellow perch were stocked in Denley Lake in 1994, it is not known if a fishable population exists in Denley Lake.

June 7, 2001Northern pike were introduced into Denley Lake in 1995. Prior to that there were no game fish in the lake. Yellow perch were introduced in 1994 to inc…

Northern pike were introduced into Denley Lake in 1995. Prior to that there were no game fish in the lake. Yellow perch were introduced in 1994 to increase the forage base, however, none were sampled in the 2001 assessment. Northern pike were collected in average numbers in the assessment, however, their size was below average, with the largest northern pike sampled, weighing just two pounds.

September 30, 1993At the present time the only fish life in Denley Lake is comprised of minnows. An experimental stocking of Brook Trout in 1992 was unsuccessful.

At the present time the only fish life in Denley Lake is comprised of minnows. An experimental stocking of Brook Trout in 1992 was unsuccessful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Denley?

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

Is there public access at Denley?

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

How deep is Denley?

Denley has a maximum depth of 21 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Denley last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Denley is from 2001. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.