Newton Lake
Lake County · Near Ely
0.81 mi²
area
47 ft
max depth
12.1 mi
shoreline
2
campsites
Newton Lake, a 516-acre lake near Ely with a maximum depth of 47 feet, features extensive shallow, weedy bays that provide productive fish habitat. The lake holds two campsites and offers access via moderate portages: 84 rods to Fall Lake and 85 rods to Basswood Lake. Newton connects by open water to Basswood, Fall, and Thirty Three lakes. Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch are among the species present.
Invasive species reported: spiny waterflea
Fish species (8)
black crappienorthern pikerock bassshorthead redhorsesmallmouth basswalleyewhite suckeryellow perch
Portages (2)
- Fall · 84 rods
- Basswood (Canada) · 85 rods
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for Newton Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.