Northern pike lake, Crappie lake

Waptus Lake

Public access

Waptus Lake is a 52-acre lake in Clearwater County, 45 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1988. Recorded species include northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
15012800
County
Clearwater
Surface area
52 acres
Maximum depth
45 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
24 acres, 46% of the lake
Shoreline
1.7 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Zerkel
Latest DNR fish survey
July 1988, re-survey
Surveys on record
2, since 1977
Game fish caught in the 1988 survey
yellow perch 54, northern pike 19, black crappie 10
Fish species recorded
black crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Blakely Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, 3 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

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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