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Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Lake, MN
- How big is Pine Lake?
- How deep is Pine Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Pine Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Pine Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Pine Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Pine Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Pine Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Pine Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Pine Lake?
How big is Pine Lake?
How deep is Pine Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Pine Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Pine Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Pine Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Pine Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Pine Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Lake users can access Pine Lake through the public access on the north end of the lake or from Big Pine Lake. Water clarity is usually good with a light bog stain to the water, though algae blooms are not uncommon. While some natural reproduction of Walleye does occur, spawning habitat is limited. Walleye fingerlings are stocked annually along with occasional fry stockings.
Anglers on Pine Lake can expect moderate fishing pressure. Walleye numbers in 2014 were lower than in all previous assessments. Their abundance is below the lake class norm. Northern Pike abundance remains below typical levels. But, like Pine Lake's Walleyes and Largemouth Bass, pike are of quality size. Sampled Northern Pike, Walleye, and Bass averaged 26.5, 17.6, and 14.8 inches respectively. Both Bluegill and Yellow Perch abundance is typical of the lake type. Bluegill size has been fairly consistent since 1999 but may be an issue for some anglers. Relatively few Bluegills topped 7 inches. Yellow Perch are small, functioning primarily as a forage species. Black Crappie abundance is currently higher than typical for the lake class. Most sampled crappie were less than 8 inches in length.
What is the average air temp for Pine Lake?
Are there any state parks near Pine 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 Pine Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Big Pine Lake | 2.2 mi | 399 | 25 ft |
| Bass Lake | 2.4 mi | 228 | 24 ft |
| Upper Pine Lake | 3.2 mi | 233 | 15 ft |
| Lake Eleven | 3.3 mi | 315 | 13 ft |
| Lake Five | 4.1 mi | 44 | 32 ft |
| Lake Thirteen | 4.2 mi | 51 | 7 ft |
| Elbow Lake | 4.6 mi | 99 | 33 ft |
| Rhine Lake | 4.9 mi | 116 | 8 ft |
| Little Pine Lake | 5.1 mi | 81 | 17 ft |
| Grass Lake | 5.4 mi | 125 | 7 ft |
