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The lake is surrounded by several small communities, including Rush City, Harris, and Pine City. There are several public access points around the lake, including boat ramps, fishing piers, and swimming beaches.
West Rush Lake is also a great spot for camping. There are several campgrounds located around the lake, offering a variety of amenities such as showers, restrooms, and picnic areas. Campers can also find a variety of trails for hiking and biking in the area.
In addition to fishing, popular activities on West Rush Lake include boating, swimming, water skiing, and jet skiing. During the winter months, the lake is also a popular spot for ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Overall, West Rush Lake is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Minnesota.
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Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner, Emerald Shiner, Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
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What aquatic invasive species are found in West Rush 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
West Rush Lake is a 1,464 acre lake assigned to lake class 25. West Rush's fertility results in low water clarity with a Secchi depth reading of 2.9 feet. The primary management species in the lake are Walleye, Northern Pike, and Muskellunge. The Walleye and Muskellunge populations are currently maintained through annual stockings. The previous survey was conducted in 2012. Muskellunge are assessed in a separate survey during the spring.
The Northern Pike catch rate was 0.4 fish per gillnet. Pike catch rates have historically been low in West Rush, but this rate was significantly lower than the historic mean. With only five fish in the total sample, it is difficult to draw any definite conclusions. All pike sampled were larger fish averaging 30.3 inches long. They also appear to exhibit good growth. There is a slot limit in place on the Rush Lakes protecting Northern Pike between 26 and 40 inches.
Walleye catch rates were also low at 0.5 fish per net, similar to the previous two surveys and well below the normal range for similar lakes. Prior to the 2007 survey, catch rates were consistently much closer to lake class norms. Similar to pike, it is difficult to develop any conclusions from analysis of a six fish sample. Walleye ranged in size from 9.8 to 25.8 inches in length, averaging 15.8 inches. Age analysis suggests that Walleye growth is relatively unremarkable. Anecdotal reports from anglers have indicated some success fishing for Walleye, which is not reflected by our netting.
A catch rate of 74.8 fish per gill net for Yellow Perch was high, well above the normal range for similar lakes. Catch rates have historically exceeded the normal range and this year's catch was at the upper end of the historic range. West Rush's Yellow Perch also have a better size structure than many similar lakes, averaging 0.2 lbs. Perch ranged from 4.8 to 10.7 inches in length and averaged 7.3. Numbers of fish drop dramatically after 8.5 inches, a size where the fish tend to become susceptible to angler harvest.
The trap net catch rate for Black Crappies of 5.6 fish per net was the highest it has been in the last couple of decades, following an increasing trend and well above the normal range for similar lakes. The gill net catch was also very high at 11.8 fish per net, but not as high as the previous several surveys. Trap nets sampled a range of sizes from 4.7 to 10.2 inches long and averaged 7.9. Twenty-two percent of crappies were longer than 9 inches.
Trap net catch of Bluegill was the highest in history with 24.9 fish per net. Bluegill catch has varied widely in historical sampling and this year's catch rate is within the normal range for similar lakes. Bluegills were well-distributed between 2.8 and 8.3 inches in length and averaged 6.2. Similar to the other panfish species in the lake, numbers of Bluegill dropped after reaching a size where they become desirable to anglers.
Electrofishing sampled 11.3 Largemouth Bass per hour which was the lowest rate since electrofishing efforts began in 1997. Bass ranged from 6.6 to 16.2 inches in length and averaged 11.3. This low catch rate is not reflected in anecdotal reports from anglers. This is an observation that took place on other nearby lakes as well. A number of variables could be negatively affecting electrofishing catch rates such as aquatic vegetation density and variability in seasonal changes.
While Muskellunge are assessed during in independent spring survey, one 46.1 inch fish was sampled during summer trap netting. Other species sampled included Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead, Bowfin (Dogfish), Common Carp, Pumpkinseed, and Green Sunfish.
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