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Frequently Asked Questions About Barker Lake, MN
- How big is Barker Lake?
- How deep is Barker Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Barker Lake?
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How big is Barker Lake?
How deep is Barker Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Barker Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Green Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Barker Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Barker Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Barker Lake is managed primarily for Walleye, and secondarily for Northern Pike. The objective of the 2013 assessment was to evaluate those populations to determine if they were meeting long-range abundance and size goals established for the lake.
Walleye were fairly abundant in Barker Lake in 2013, but were also fairly small. The Walleye gill net catch in 2013 was within the normal range for the lake class, and all Walleye sampled in 2013 were produced naturally. Despite discontinued stocking, the 2013 Walleye catch rate was slightly higher than that observed in the previous three assessments (1991, 1998, and 2004) when stocking was still occurring. The mean weight of Walleye sampled in 2013 was the lowest seen to date for Barker Lake, likely due to a high proportion of small one- and two-year-old fish in the gill net catch. Growth rates of two-year-old Walleye were about average for the area and lake class. Walleye up to 23 inches in length were captured during the 2013 assessment, but most were under 15 inches.
Northern pike numbers appeared to have been low in 2013. The Northern Pike gill net catch in 2013 was slightly below the normal range for this lake class, but the mean weight of sampled fish was within the normal range. Northern Pike growth rates were about average for this lake class in the Grand Marais area, with Northern Pike reaching 17 inches by the end of their third year.
Similar to past assessments of Barker Lake a few Black Crappie were present in the 2013 gill net catch, although their abundance appeared to have been low. Relatively few Cook County lakes support Black Crappie, and they are not abundant in any area lakes. A few larger Yellow Perch were taken in 2013; however the proportion of fish 8 inches or longer was lower than in prior assessments. Yellow Perch and White Sucker were present in average numbers, and likely provided the primary forage for Walleye and Northern Pike. The 2013 assessment was the first to document the presence of Pumpkinseed sunfish within Barker Lake. No Smallmouth Bass were collected in 2013; to date they have only been captured in the 1998 assessment.
Are there any state parks near Barker 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 Barker Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Christine Lake | 2.8 mi | 184 | 7 ft |
| Lake Agnes | 3.1 mi | 68 | 6 ft |
| White Pine Lake | 3.6 mi | 346 | 10 ft |
| Strobus Lake | 3.8 mi | 10 | 22 ft |
| Caribou Lake | 4.2 mi | 721 | 30 ft |
| Caribou Lake | 4.4 mi | 728 | 30 ft |
| Caribou Lake | 4.6 mi | 728 | 30 ft |
| Missouri Lake | 4.7 mi | 24 | 4 ft |
| Pancore Lake | 5.1 mi | 31 | 38 ft |
| Mistletoe Lake | 5.5 mi | 145 | 6 ft |
