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Frequently Asked Questions About Movil Lake, MN
- How big is Movil Lake?
- How deep is Movil Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Movil Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Movil Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Movil Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Movil Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Movil Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Movil Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Movil Lake?
How big is Movil Lake?
How deep is Movil Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Movil Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Shorthead Redhorse, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Movil Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Movil Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Movil Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Movil Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Movil 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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History & Status of the Fishery
Movil Lake is an 853-acre lake with a maximum depth of 50 feet located 10 miles north of Bemidji in Beltrami County, MN. Movil Lake is accessed via a navigable channel from Big Turtle Lake, located just upstream on the Turtle River chain of lakes. The DNR public water access for Big Turtle Lake is located on the west side of the lake off of County Road 15. Movil Lake is managed for Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass. A special regulation for Northern Pike consisting of a protected slot limit from 24 to 36 inches with one fish over 36 inches allowed in the daily possession limit of three fish is in effect.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has classified Minnesota lakes based on similarities in lake basin (depth, size) and water chemistry (alkalinity, water clarity). Movil Lake is in lake class 25. The following discussion makes comparisons between Movil Lake and other class 25 lakes in the state. Other Bemidji area lakes in this class include Turtle River Lake, Pimushe Lake and Lake Itasca.
The 2016 Northern Pike catch rate was 8.83/GN. Northern Pike had an average size of 20.59 inches in length and 2.15 lbs/fish. About 22% of the sample exceeded 24 inches, within the protected slot restriction. The largest Northern Pike captured measured 36.89 inches in length.
The 2016 Walleye catch rate of 3.0/gill net was equal to the median catch rate for similar lakes. Walleye captured had an average size of 18.70 inches in length and 2.26 lbs/fish. The largest Walleye captured measured 26.57 inches in length.
The 2016 Bluegill catch rate was 22.75/trap net. Bluegill captured had an average size of 5.58 inches in length and 0.14 lbs/fish. Similar to connected waters the Bluegill population has been steadily increasing and is now providing an excellent fishery on Movil.
Largemouth Bass were captured, measured and released using electrofishing in mid-June to evaluate the population in Movil Lake. In just under two hours of effort, 44 bass were captured with lengths from 5.8 to 14.2 inches and an average length of 11.0 inches. Smallmouth Bass were also observed in low numbers during the assessment but the population is expected to expand in coming years.
What is the average air temp for Movil Lake?
Are there any state parks near Movil 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 Movil Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Fox Lake | 1.6 mi | 165 | 19 ft |
| Turtle Lake | 2.0 mi | 1,606 | 45 ft |
| Beltrami Lake | 2.1 mi | 726 | 50 ft |
| Little Gnat Lake | 3.0 mi | 34 | 30 ft |
| Three Island Lake | 3.4 mi | 729 | 25 ft |
| Black Lake | 3.6 mi | 271 | 42 ft |
| Little Turtle Lake | 3.6 mi | 469 | 25 ft |
| Meadow Lake | 4.0 mi | 118 | 28 ft |
| Lake Campbell | 4.5 mi | 463 | 25 ft |
| Larson Lake | 4.7 mi | 203 | 49 ft |
