Welch Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Welch Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Welch 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?

Welch Lake (DOW# 11-0493; Lake Class 31) is a 195-acre lake located near Wilkinson, MN.
A DNR owned public access is located on the east shore of Welch Lake. Welch Lake has 2.30 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 59 feet. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Welch Lake is in Lake Class 31; lakes in the class are generally clear, productive, with moderate depth.

Black Crappie and Bluegill are the highlights for anglers looking to fish Welch Lake. Black Crappie up to 14 inches were sampled. A large year class from 2011 should provide ample opportunities for anglers. Bluegill were not as abundant as in the past, however Bluegill up to 9 inches were sampled. Additional opportunities exist for anglers targeting Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass. Neither were abundant however Northern Pike up to 30 inches, and Largemouth Bass up to 18 inches were sampled.

Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include, Brown Bullhead, Burbot, Bowfin (Dogfish), Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass, Tullibee (Cisco), Walleye, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.

People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. No aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Welch Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat 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) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

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