Upper Sucker Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Upper Sucker Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Upper 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?

Upper Sucker Lake is 120-acre lake is located approximately nine miles east of Cass Lake, Minnesota. The lake has 3.8 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 25 feet. There is a US Forest Service owned earthen boat 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. Upper Sucker Lake is in Lake Class 28; lakes in the class are small, clear and regularly (bowl shape) shaped lakes. Other Walker Area Lake Class 28 lakes include Kerr (DOW# 11-0268), Cedar (DOW# 11-0289), Johnson (DOW# 11-0363), and Rat (DOW# 11-0285). The entire shoreline of Upper Sucker Lake is undeveloped and publicly owned by the US Forest Service and the State of Minnesota. Boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing on this lake are similar to a wilderness experience. Historically, partial winterkills occasionally occur on Upper Sucker Lake, but game fish populations recover to healthy levels during extended periods during which winterkills do not occur. No aquatic invasive species have been documented in Upper Sucker Lake. Angling for northern pike, bluegill, and black crappie can be quite productive on Upper Sucker Lake. Northern pike were abundant and averaged 21 inches in length with fish over 36 inches long in the sample. Bluegills numbers were low compared to other Lake Class 28 lakes, but 18 percent of the bluegills in the sample were 8 inches or longer. Black crappies averaged 8 inches in length and fish over 12 inches in length were present. Other fish species that available for anglers to catch are black bullhead, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, 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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