Straight Lake

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Straight Lake is located in Osage, in eastern Becker County. Straight has a surface area of 471 acres and a maximum depth of 63 feet. A state-owned public access is located on the south shore of the lake. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Straight is in lake class 25. Class 25 lakes generally have a very high percentage of littoral area (depths less than 15 feet), with very irregularly shaped shoreline. Other class 25 lakes in the Park Rapids area include: Bad Axe, Belle Taine, Eagle, Island, Little Mantrap, Little Sand, Mantrap, Ojibway, Spider, Third Crow Wing, Two Inlets, and West Crooked.
Walleye abundance continues to be consistent since 1995, and well above similar lakes. Many Walleyes are a great size for anglers of 15-20 inches. The average length was 18 inches, with the largest sampled at 28.8 inches. Yellow Perch are important forage for Walleye and Northern Pike. Perch abundance was in line with similar lakes and past surveys. Most perch were small with an average size of 6 inches.
Northern Pike abundance was in line with similar lakes. The average size was 22 inches, and 2.5 lbs. The largest Northern Pike sampled was 36 inches, with more large fish sampled than any past surveys.
Angling for panfish is popular on Straight Lake, especially during the winter. Fish sampled covered all year classes indicating good fishing for now, and for the future. Black Crappie abundance was comparable to past surveys and similar lakes, and fish were 4-10.5 inches in length. Bluegill and Pumpkinseed abundance was slightly lower than recent years, and most fish were 3-8.5 inches.
Largemouth Bass abundance was lower than previous years, but the size was very good with an average size of 12 inches and fish sampled up to 17.5 inches.
Tullibee require cold water with good dissolved oxygen to survive in lakes. Tulibee have a sport gill netting season in the fall and early winter on Straight Lake. They are an important forage species for larger Walleye and Northern Pike. Tulibee abundance was slightly lower than similar lakes but size was good, with an average size of 10.5 inches and the largest was 15 inches.
Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Straight. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.

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