Middle Sucker Lake

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There are specific fishing regulations Middle 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?

Middle Sucker Lake is a 200-acre lake located approximately nine miles ESE of Cass Lake, Minnesota, that has 3.13 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 20 feet. There is a US Forest Service owned earthen access on the channel between Middle Sucker and Upper Sucker lakes. The access is suitable for small boats, canoes, and kayaks due to the shallow water and limited maneuvering area at the launch. Parking space is also limited. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Middle Sucker Lake is in Lake Class 34; lakes in the class are turbid, shallow, and regularly shaped lakes. Other Walker Area Lake Class 34 lakes include Lind (DOW# 11-0367) and Rice (DOW# 11-0367). The entire shoreline of Middle Sucker Lake is undeveloped and publicly owned by the US Forest Service and the State of Minnesota. Middle Sucker Lake offers a near wilderness setting. Historically, partial winterkills have occurred on Sucker Lake. Fish populations recover to healthy levels naturally during extended periods during which winterkills do not occur due in large part to the connectedness of all three lakes. No aquatic invasive species have been documented in Middle Sucker Lake. Angling for northern pike, bluegill, and black crappie can be quite productive on Middle Sucker Lake. Numbers and sizes preferred by anglers of all three species have increased since the 2000 assessment, which bodes well for angling opportunities. Northern pike were abundant, averaging 22 inches long with fish up to 32 inches long also sampled. Bluegill catch, when compared to the 2005 results, was down slightly in the trap nets, but the gill net catch was much higher. The average length of bluegills was 7 inches and 12 percent were 8 inches or greater in length. Black crappies averaged 9 inches in length with 40 percent 10 inches or greater in length. Other fish species that are available to anglers are bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, 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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