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Little Wolf Lake

Pike Bay · Farden, Minnesota — Cass County.

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526Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120019518).

Location & fast facts

Where Little Wolf Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Little Wolf Lake.

Fast facts

About Little Wolf Lake

  • Counties: Cass, Hubbard
  • Shore towns: Pike Bay, Farden
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 180 mi from Minneapolis and 128 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern pike and Largemouth bass
  • Camping. 10 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

24 ftMaximum depth
11.9 ftAverage depth
525Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin (dogfish), Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Walleye, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Shallow (littoral) area: 244 of 525 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Little Wolf Lake (DOW 11050500), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Little Wolf Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Little Wolf Lake, Zoph Park Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Little Wolf Lake, Zoph Park Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Pike Bay

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120019518), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Little Wolf Lake

We found 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Little Wolf Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

4 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (47.3937, -94.6642). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Little Wolf Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Little Wolf Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Little Wolf Lake, Zoph Park Public Water Access SitePike BayFarden TownshipTrailer launch · Yes ramp4 trailer—Fishing, Boating47.4006, -94.6788

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Little Wolf Lake

    How big is Little Wolf Lake?

    Little Wolf Lake covers about 526 acres in Pike Bay and Farden, Minnesota (Cass County).

    How deep is Little Wolf Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 24 feet and the mean depth is 12 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Little Wolf Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass and Bowfin (dogfish) and 3 more.

    Is there a public boat launch on Little Wolf Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Little Wolf Lake, Zoph Park Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Little Wolf Lake?

    Yes. We list 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Little Wolf Lake?

    Little Wolf Lake touches Pike Bay and Farden in Cass County and Hubbard County, Minnesota.

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