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Frequently Asked Questions About Fond du Lac Reservoir, MN
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How big is Fond du Lac Reservoir?
How deep is Fond du Lac Reservoir?
What kind of fish can you catch in Fond du Lac Reservoir?
Other fish species in the lake include Shorthead Redhorse, Stonecat and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Fond du Lac Reservoir?
What are the closest cities to Fond du Lac Reservoir?
Are there places to stay in the Fond du Lac Reservoir area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Fond du Lac Reservoir?
Are there boat launches on Fond du Lac Reservoir?
Are there places to eat and drink near Fond du Lac Reservoir?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A standard survey was conducted on Fond du Lac Reservoir during the summer of 2015 to evaluate and update information about fish populations after the historic flood of 2012. Walleye and Smallmouth Bass are the primary management species for Fond du Lac Reservoir.
Walleye abundance of 3.5 per gillnet lift was average compared to other Minnesota Lakes. Walleye average length was 12.9 inches, with fish weighing about a pound on average.
Smallmouth Bass abundance of 0.8 per gillnet lift was above average compared to other Minnesota lakes. Average length was 11.7 inches. Smallmouth Bass abundance of 2.0 per trapnet lift was above average compared to other Minnesota lakes. Average length was 12.1 inches.
Currently, the best fishing opportunity in Fond du Lac Reservoir is for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish abundance of 21.3 per gillnet lift was well above average compared to previous surveys and was a historic high catch rate for Fond du Lac Reservoir. Average length and weight was 14.0 inches and 1.5 pounds but fish up to 30.7 inches were sampled. Anglers should expect good catches of Channel Catfish for the next several years as strong 2012 and 2013 year-class will be entering the creel.
Black Crappie abundance of 3.1 per trapnet lift was above average compared to other Minnesota Lakes. Prior to this survey, Black Crappie had not been sampled in trapnets since 1981. Mean length was 9.7 inches but only 27% of the sample captured exceeded 10 inches.
Minnesota State Highway 210 through Jay Cooke State Park provides angler access to Fond du Lac Reservoir. The road has been closed for the past several years after catastrophic damage as a result of the historic flood of June, 2012. Although the road is currently being rebuilt, angler access continues to be restricted until the road is reopened, which is tentatively scheduled for October, 2016.
What is the average air temp for Fond du Lac Reservoir?
Are there any state parks near Fond du Lac Reservoir?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Fond du Lac Reservoir...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Thomson Reservoir | 4.3 mi | 390 | 22 ft |
Mud Lake | 5.1 mi | 135 | |
Spirit Lake | 6.2 mi | 996 | |
Scanlon Reservoir | 6.3 mi | 71 | 65 ft |
Venoah Lake | 6.6 mi | 110 | 25 ft |
St. Louis River Estuary | 7.1 mi | 12,000 | 34 ft |
Chub Lake | 7.4 mi | 313 | 28 ft |
Knife Falls Reservoir | 7.5 mi | 55 | 32 ft |
Hay Lake | 8.4 mi | 140 | 14 ft |
Bear Lake | 10.2 mi | 50 | 28 ft |