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Frequently Asked Questions About Coon Lake, MN
- How big is Coon Lake?
- How deep is Coon Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Coon Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Coon Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Coon Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Coon Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Coon Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Coon Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Coon Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Coon Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Coon Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Coon Lake?
How big is Coon Lake?
How deep is Coon Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Coon Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Coon Lake?
What are the closest cities to Coon Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Coon Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Coon Lake?
Are there boat launches on Coon Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Coon Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Coon Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Coon Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Coon Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Coon Lake is a 1,250-acre, class 35 lake located in northern Anoka County. Coon Lake is made up of two major basins. The eastern basin is smaller, deeper (maximum depth of 27ft), and has better water clarity. Walleye and Northern Pike are the two primary management species in Coon Lake. Walleye yearlings are currently stocked annually at a rate of 0.5lbs fish per littoral acre (549lbs of fish). A 17 inch minimum length limit on Walleye was implemented in 2009 to improve walleye size structure.
Walleye catch per unit effort (CPUE) in gillnets was 1.50 fish per net, between the first and second quartiles for abundance in class 35 lakes. This is the highest CPUE of Walleye ever recorded in Coon Lake, and three times higher than in the 2013 survey. The average Walleye sampled was 15.2 inches long, with fish up to 23 inches. Northern Pike were sampled at a CPUE of 17.00 fish per gillnet during the 2015 survey, above the third quartile for class 35 lakes. The average pike sampled in 2015 was 19.73 inches long, and the largest fish was 32.8 inches. Yellow Perch CPUE was 13.67 fish per gillnet, above the median abundance for class 35 lakes and the highest CPUE for perch in Coon Lake since 1993. The average size Yellow Perch sampled in the 2015 survey was 6.59 inches long, with only one fish over 8 inches observed. Largemouth Bass were sampled at a rate of 11.5 fish per hour of on-time during night-time electrofishing. The average Largemouth Bass sampeld was 11 inches long, and the largest was 16.85 inches.
Bluegill CPUE was 30.18 fish per net in the trap nets, above the third quartile for abundance in class 35 lakes. Bluegill average length was 6.24 inches, and the largest fish sampled was 7.80 inches long. Black Crappie CPUE in trap nets was 1.18 fish per net, between the first and second quartiles of abundance for class 35 lakes. The average Black Crappie sampled in the 2015 survey was 8.03 inches long and the largest fish sampled was 11.89 inches.
What is the average air temp for Coon Lake?
Are there any state parks near Coon 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 Coon Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Boot Lake | 3.0 mi | 91 | 19 ft |
| Linwood Lake | 4.1 mi | 572 | 42 ft |
| Ham Lake | 4.4 mi | 155 | 22 ft |
| Island Lake | 5.4 mi | 73 | 22 ft |
| Martin Lake | 6.6 mi | 232 | 20 ft |
| Fish Lake | 6.7 mi | 334 | 10 ft |
| Mud Lake | 7.6 mi | 187 | 4 ft |
| Typo Lake | 8.3 mi | 298 | 6 ft |
| Clear Lake | 8.6 mi | 429 | 28 ft |
| Fawn Lake | 8.8 mi | 58 | 23 ft |
