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Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Third Lake, MN
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How big is Third Lake?
How deep is Third Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Third Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Northern pike were caught at a rate of 6.52/gillnet lift. They ranged in length from 18 to 33 inches, with the mean being 24 inches. The PSD=67 and the RSD-28=23. Growth was good at all ages. Three walleye were caught for a rate of 1.50/lift. They were all larger fish (17, 22, and 23 inches). The fish between Third and Long Lake (adjoining lake) that were aged showed good growth.Bluegill abundance was 20.75/trapnet lift. They ranged in length from 3 to 8 inches, with a modal length group of 7.0-7.4 inches. The PSD=52, with an RSD-7=27. The growth was slow for all ages. There were a significant number of hybrid sunfish which were some of the largest sunfish in the survey.The catch rate for black crappie was 2.00/trapnet lift, where they ranged in length from 5 to 10.5 inches, with a mode of 8.0-8.4 inches. The growth was good the first year, then slow after that.Two largemouth bass were caught (6 and 7.5 inches). Growth was slow.No stocking has occured in the last 10 years.
What is the average air temp for Third Lake?
Are there any state parks near Third 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 Third Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Fourth Lake | 0.3 mi | 58 | 65 ft |
| Fifth Lake | 0.8 mi | 52 | 60 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.0 mi | 284 | 80 ft |
| Anway Lake | 1.5 mi | 21 | 45 ft |
| Ten Lake | 1.7 mi | 26 | 29 ft |
| Lake May | 2.2 mi | 143 | 59 ft |
| Lake Alice | 2.6 mi | 96 | 55 ft |
| Gadbolt Lake | 3.2 mi | 68 | 15 ft |
| Million Lake | 3.4 mi | 22 | 20 ft |
| Bass Lake | 4.1 mi | 278 | 33 ft |
