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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandall Lake, MN
- How big is Mandall Lake?
- How deep is Mandall Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Mandall Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Mandall Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Mandall Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Mandall Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Mandall Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Mandall Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Mandall Lake?
How big is Mandall Lake?
How deep is Mandall Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Mandall Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Mandall Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Mandall Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Mandall Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Mandall Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Mandall 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?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Mandall Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Mandall lake is a 38 acre basin with a maximum depth of 26 feet. Minnesota lakes managed for fishing are grouped into classes based on physical, chemical, and biological similarities. Mandall is assigned to lake class 30. In order to compare the fish population present in Mandall to other lakes in class 30, a lake survey was conducted in July of 2001.Gillnet catches for black bullhead, yellow perch, and northern pike were all within the normal range when compared to other lake class 30 catches. Black bullhead were the most abundant species in the gillnets with a catch rate of 45 per net. Black bullheads averaged 8.8 inches and half a pound. The 1991 catch rate was 13 per set with a 0.2 pound average.The yellow perch catch was down from 1991 at 9.5 per set. All perch were less than 7 inches. The catch was dominated by the 1999 year class which represented 81% of the sample.The northern pike catch also decreased at 3 per set but still compared favorably to other catches in the lake class. Sampled pike averaged 22.2 inches and 2.8 pounds. The 1999 year class accounted for half the catch. These 3 year old fish averaged 16.1 inches and should provide angling for the future. Northern growth was similar to the statewide norm. Only one black crappie was present in the gillnet, but their trapnet catch rate (28.6/set) was higher than most lakes in the class. Crappie ranged in length from 4 to 11.4 inches and averaged 0.4 pounds. In 1991 the catch rate was 13.0 with a 0.2 pound mean. Crappie year classes ranged from 1995 through 2000. Three year olds from the 1998 year class made up 39% of the catch and averaged 8.5 inches.The bluegill trapnet catch (18/set) was in the normal range for the lake class. Mean weight was higher than the norm at 0.32 pounds. More than half the catch was greater than 7 inches. The catch rate in 1991 was 27.8 per net but the average weight was only 0.18 pounds. The bluegill sample was well distributed between the 1995 through the 1998 year classes. Growth was faster than normal compared to the statewide average.Largemouth bass were electrofished for the first time in 2001. Forty two minutes of electrofishing encompassed the entire shoreline and sampled 26 bass for a catch rate of 37.2/hour. Bass averaged 13.8 inches and 1.7 pounds. The bass catch was well distributed among the 1994 through the 1997 year classes. Growth was similar to the statewide norm. Only one walleye was sampled during the survey, likely a migrant from 1995 Goose Lake stocking. Other species sampled during the survey include bowfin, brown bullhead, common carp, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, white crappie, white sucker and yellow bullhead.
What is the average air temp for Mandall Lake?
Are there any state parks near Mandall 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 Mandall Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Rabour Lake | 0.5 mi | 53 | 43 ft |
| Little Horseshoe Lake | 1.2 mi | 49 | 43 ft |
| Horseshoe Lake | 1.6 mi | 224 | 53 ft |
| Goose Lake | 2.0 mi | 719 | 55 ft |
| Neander Lake | 2.4 mi | 57 | 17 ft |
| Fish Lake | 2.9 mi | 319 | 57 ft |
| Krans Lake | 3.4 mi | 35 | 31 ft |
| Skogman Lake | 3.9 mi | 223 | 36 ft |
| West Rush Lake | 5.8 mi | 1,579 | 42 ft |
| Lake Fannie | 5.9 mi | 354 | 33 ft |
