Walleye lake, Northern pike lake

Axe Lake

Axe Lake is a 55-acre lake in Cook County, 12 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2000. Recorded species include walleye and northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
16040700
County
Cook
Surface area
55 acres
Maximum depth
12 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
55 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
2.3 miles
Average water clarity
6.5 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2000, population assessment
Surveys on record
3, since 1974
Game fish caught in the 2000 survey
northern pike 14, walleye 9
Fish species recorded
northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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