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Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle Lake, MN
- How big is Eagle Lake?
- How deep is Eagle Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Eagle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Eagle Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Eagle Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Eagle Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Eagle Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Eagle Lake?
How big is Eagle Lake?
How deep is Eagle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Freshwater Drum, Gizzard Shad, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Eagle Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Eagle Lake?
Are there boat launches on Eagle Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Eagle Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Eagle 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
Eagle Lake is located northeast of Mankato north of Highway 14 and south of Blue Earth County Highway 26. A fishery survey was conducted on Eagle Lake in 2004 to assess the fish community and aquatic habitat. Low oxygen conditions occurred in Eagle Lake in early 2001 which resulted in substantial winterkill of fish. Following the winterkill walleye fry and black crappie and yellow perch adults were stocked. In the 2004 survey black bullhead were the most abundant species in both gill and trap net catches. Black bullhead in the gill nets were mostly around 5 inch and those in the trap nets were around 5 to 7 inches long. Gill net catches of walleye and northern pike were fairly high. Most walleye were around 10 to 20 inches and northern pike were between 20 and 30 inches long. Both the northern pike and the walleye were mostly from the 2001 year class - age 3 in 2004. The northern pike were naturally spawned and the walleye were from fry stocking. Black crappie were fairly common with most around 6 to 7 inches long. Other species present include carp, channel catfish, freshewater drum, white sucker, bigmouth buffalo, bluegill, golden shiner, white crappie, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.A public boat launch is located on the north shore on county highway 26. The county park here provides good shore fishing opportunity. The Sakatah State Trail bisects Eagle Lake, running between the north and south basins. Cattails are abundant along much of the shore, but submergent plant were limited to depths less than 3 feet. Water clarity is generally low. Water to around 10 feet deep occurs in the middle of the northern portion of Eagle Lake. Other areas are fairly shallow - about 1 to 5 ft.
What is the average air temp for Eagle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Eagle 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 Eagle Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Eagle Lake Pond | 2.0 mi | 150 | 5 ft |
| George Lake | 3.2 mi | 88 | 28 ft |
| Ballantyne Lake | 3.3 mi | 371 | 58 ft |
| Duck Lake | 4.3 mi | 290 | 25 ft |
| Madison Lake | 4.6 mi | 1,446 | 59 ft |
| Lake Washington | 4.6 mi | 1,519 | 51 ft |
| Hiniker Pond | 6.2 mi | 18 | 21 ft |
| Troost Pond | 6.5 mi | 44 | 45 ft |
| West Jefferson Lake | 6.7 mi | 439 | 24 ft |
| Swede's Bay Lake | 7.7 mi | 507 | 6 ft |
