Lower Sucker Lake

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There are specific fishing regulations Lower Sucker 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?

Lower Sucker Lake is a 585-acre lake located east of Cass Lake, MN that has 3.9 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 35 feet. There is a US Forest Service owned public access on the southeast shore. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Lower Sucker Lake is in Lake Class 27; lakes in this class are small shallow lakes. Most of the lake shore and surrounding upland is undeveloped and within the Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Reservation. Shoreline development is restricted to the south shore. Other Walker Area Lakes 27 lakes include Crooked (DOW# 11-0494). Thirteen (DOW# 11-0488), and Webb (DOW# 11-0311).
Angling for northern pike, bluegill, and black crappie can be quite productive on Lower Sucker Lake. Northern pike were abundant when compared to other Lake Class 27 lakes and averaged 21 inches long with fish up to 31 inches long present. Black crappie numbers were moderate when compared to other Lake Class 27 lakes. Most of the black crappie in the sample were five years old, which have been providing quality angling opportunities for fish greater than 10 inches long. Sunfish (bluegill and pumpkinseed) abundance was low but quality-sized fish up to nine inches long were common. Walleyes in the 9 to 28 inch size range were present. Other fish species that are available to anglers to catch are bowfin, bluegill, brown bullhead, cisco, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Selective harvest by anglers (harvest of smaller to medium-sized fish) promotes balanced fish communities and sustainable fishing quality. Removal of shoreline vegetation on private lake lots and mowing grass to the water's edge can reduce water quality, which in turn can adversely affect fish populations. Similarly, removal of woody debris and aquatic plants from near-shore areas reduces critical habitat needed to support quality fish populations. Finally, aquatic invasive species (AIS) can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. These species are primarily moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake-shore owners. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users should inspect and remove any aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat away before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us/).

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