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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri Lake, MN
- How big is Missouri Lake?
- How deep is Missouri Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Missouri Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Missouri Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Missouri Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Missouri Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Missouri Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Missouri Lake?
How big is Missouri Lake?
How deep is Missouri Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Missouri Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Northern Redbelly Dace and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Missouri Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Missouri Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Missouri Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Missouri Lake was one of very few lakes in this area that supported natural brook trout populations. Brook trout were last collected in the lake in 1995. In 1999, northern pike were found in the lake for the first time. This assessment is the third in a row to fail to collect brook trout. It is likely that the establishment of northern pike has been the primary reason that brook trout disappeared. Northern pike were not stocked; they probably made their way into the lake from the upper reaches of the Poplar River, via the lake's outlet channel.
The northern pike catch in 2007 was just within the lower end of the normal range for a lake of this class. The catch included a few fish over 20 inches, but none larger than 25 inches in length. Growth had been fast compared to growth in similar lakes in the area, despite the apparent lack of forage. Minnow traps set during this assessment collected just a single dace.
Are there any state parks near Missouri 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 Missouri Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Manymoon Lake | 0.9 mi | 24 | 6.5 ft |
| Rice Lake | 1.4 mi | 223 | 10 ft |
| White Pine Lake | 1.5 mi | 346 | 10 ft |
| Silver Lake | 1.7 mi | 22 | 6 ft |
| Strobus Lake | 1.9 mi | 10 | 22 ft |
| Bulge Lake | 2.1 mi | 11 | 8 ft |
| Lake Clara | 2.2 mi | 388 | 15 ft |
| Dogtrot Lake | 2.3 mi | 12 | 12 ft |
| Pancore Lake | 2.5 mi | 31 | 38 ft |
| Slip Lake | 2.5 mi | 20 | 18 ft |
