Wolfe Lake
Location: St. Louis Park, Wolfe Park, Monterey Drive and 36th Street West
Species present: Bluegill, Black crappie, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch
Depth: 25 feet
Size: 3.3 acres
Wheelchair access: Excellent
MTC bus: Routes 12, 17, 114, 604 and 615
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Excellent
Picnic: Yes
Grills: No
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Pavilions, picnic shelter, picnic tables, shore fishing blocks, walking path
Agency: City of St. Louis Park, Parks and Recreation Department 
(952) 924-2540
Fishing pier: Yes, and four shore fishing stations
Comments: Wolfe Lake is a beautiful example of how a shoreline restoration project can thrive in the middle of the Twin Cities. This restoration has enhanced wildlife habitat, decreased erosion and provided numerous learning opportunities to the residents of St. Louis Park. Many game species make this a favorite family fishing destination.
2012 Preliminary Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe | black bullhead | low | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| (Hennepin) | black crappie | medium | 6.6 | 9.7 |
| 07/31/2012 | bluegill | high | 4.2 | 6.3 |
| largemouth bass | high | 12.9 | 14.2 | |
| northern pike | medium | 27.8 | 31.3 | |
| pumpkinseed sunfish | high | 4.6 | 7.4 | |
| yellow perch | low | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
| White sucker | medium | 19.7 | 19.7 |
