Jewell

Lake County

Near Silver Rapids

DOW: 38071600

Northern PikeGood · 58

A 9-acre lake near Silver Rapids in Lake County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 2012.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2012

Last surveyed 2012 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.5"

Avg Weight

1.98 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2.3–5.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike22% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 78%Largest sampled 25"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 2012	0.25	19.5"	-	Minnow traps
Jun 18, 2012	3.00	19.5"	1.98 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 23, 1990	3.00	-	2.97 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Poor · 14

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 23, 1990	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 2, 1983	0.50	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2012

Last surveyed 2012 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 2012	0.50	-	-	Minnow traps

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 18, 2012Jewell Lake, also known as Glacier Pond 3, is located approximately 14 miles east of Ely and about a mile south of the Fernberg Road. The Summer Homes…

Jewell Lake, also known as Glacier Pond 3, is located approximately 14 miles east of Ely and about a mile south of the Fernberg Road. The Summer Homes Road comes within 100 yards of Jewell Lake. This road is located on USFS land but is gated and requires permission for entry. An old portage trail exists between Ojibway Lake and Jewell Lake however the portage has not been maintained in recent years. Jewell is a small (9 acre), former stream trout lake with clear water and a maximum depth of 55 feet. It was stocked regularly with rainbow trout and twice with brook trout between 1959 and 1972. Fishing pressure apparently was light and, therefore, when the access road was gated, stocking was discontinued. Jewell is currently home to a low density northern pike population comprised of small fish. In 2012, a total of nine northern pike were caught in three experimental gill nets for a catch rate of 3.0/net. This was the same catch rate recorded during the last assessment in 1990. In 2012, pike lengths ranged from 19.1 to 25.0 inches with an average length of 21.8 inches. Aging indicated that growth was slow. The only other fish species caught during the assessment was fathead minnow.

August 23, 1990Northern pike are the dominant fish species in this lake. All of the northern pike were over 21 also present.

Northern pike are the dominant fish species in this lake. All of the northern pike were over 21 also present.

September 2, 1983Jewel Lake was a designated trout lake and was stocked with rainbow trout till 1972.

Jewel Lake was a designated trout lake and was stocked with rainbow trout till 1972.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Jewell?

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

Is there public access at Jewell?

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

How deep is Jewell?

Jewell has a maximum depth of 55 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Jewell last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Jewell is from 2012. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Jewell have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Jewell in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Jewell?

No — Jewell has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.