Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Newfound Lake

Newfound Lake is a 643-acre lake in Lake County, 45 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
38061900
County
Lake
Surface area
643 acres
Maximum depth
45 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
119 acres, 19% of the lake
Shoreline
14.9 miles
Average water clarity
12.2 feet (Secchi disk, 3 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
13, since 1972
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 5 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
500 to 1,999 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 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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