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Frequently Asked Questions About Fleming Lake, MN
- How big is Fleming Lake?
- How deep is Fleming Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Fleming Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Fleming Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Fleming Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Fleming Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Fleming Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Fleming Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Fleming Lake?
How big is Fleming Lake?
How deep is Fleming Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Fleming Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Fleming Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Fleming Lake?
Are there boat launches on Fleming Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Fleming Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Fleming Lake is a shallow, very fertile lake located in central Aitkin County, five and one-half miles south of Palisade. Fleming Lake has a history of occasional partial winterkills, although there are no recent reports of such an event. The lake is a popular destination for many anglers in search of northern pike, bluegill and black crappie.
The northern pike are not overly abundant, but they have plenty of food and are of nice size; 76% were over 24 inches. The average size of northern pike sampled during the survey was over 27 inches long and weighed five pounds. Although their abundance has increased steadily since we first surveyed the lake in 1978, growth rates do not appear to have been affected.
Bluegill have been increasing in recent years and are very abundant. Although growth rates are above average for Aitkin County, they do appear to be decreasing somewhat in comparison with previous assessments. Fishing pressure may also be a limiting factor in the size structure of the bluegill population. The number of fish over the angler preferred size (7.5 inches) is very low, although the strong 2002 year class may soon reach that mark.
Black crappie have never been large sized in Fleming Lake. The largest caught this year was 10 inches, but acceptable size fish, over 8 inches, are quite abundant. This species does well in shallow, fertile lakes with a history of occasional partial winterkills. Both summer and winter anglers should find these very abundant fish easy to catch.
Yellow perch are well above average in abundance for this class of lake, which is likely why growth rates for northern pike are so fast. They may also play a role in the dynamics of bluegill sunfish by reducing the densities of young of year bluegills, thereby increasing first year growth rates. Maintaining a good yellow perch population is important for the health of this fishery.
What is the average air temp for Fleming Lake?
Are there any state parks near Fleming Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Fleming Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Wilkins Lake | 0.7 mi | 348 | 39 ft |
| Gun Lake | 1.6 mi | 717 | 44 ft |
| Jenkins Lake | 1.6 mi | 114 | 38 ft |
| French Lake | 2.3 mi | 149 | 37 ft |
| Long Lake | 2.4 mi | 35 | 42 ft |
| Long Lake | 2.4 mi | 35 | 42 ft |
| Townline Lake | 3.2 mi | 67 | 40 ft |
| Turner Lake | 4.7 mi | 63 | 21 ft |
| Portage Lake | 4.9 mi | 372 | 18 ft |
| Rock Lake | 5.3 mi | 341 | 13 ft |
