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Frequently Asked Questions About Thompson Lake, MN
- How big is Thompson Lake?
- How deep is Thompson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Thompson Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Thompson Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Thompson Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Thompson Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Thompson Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Thompson Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Thompson Lake?
How big is Thompson Lake?
How deep is Thompson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Thompson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Thompson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Thompson Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Thompson Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Thompson Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Thompson 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?
History & Status of the Fishery
Thompson Lake is a designated stream trout lake, and has been managed for trout since at least 1952. Since March 2005 it has been managed as a trophy trout lake, under a suite of special regulations. It is closed to winter fishing. During the open water season, it is open for catch-and-release fishing only, and anglers are limited to artificial lures and flies only, with a single hook. This was the third of what was to have been three standard surveys scheduled in the 2008 lake management plan to determine whether management goals could be met with the current stocking regime, and under the existing special regulation. The first survey (2009) could not be completed, but the 2012 survey was done as planned. Rainbow Trout were apparently abundant in Thompson Lake in the fall of 2015, and they were above-average in size. Survey results from 2012 and 2015 clearly indicate Rainbow Trout catch and size goals have been met by the current stocking plan and the special regulation. The 2015 Rainbow Trout catch was well above the goal of 0.75 fish/set, and most of the fish collected were over 12 inches in length. Several fish had survived to three years of age, unusual in an accessible lake like Thompson, and most likely attributable to the special regulation. Rainbow Trout growth had been about average for the area; fish reached a mean length of 11.9 inches by the end of their second year, compared to an area average of 11.6 inches. No Brown Trout were taken in 2015; however, low catches have been common in this lake, and they may simply have been missed in this survey. Brown Trout have been regularly stocked, and fish over 16 inches in length have been seen in most past surveys. No undesirable fish species were found in 2015. Thompson Lake is not connected to any other waters, so no natural routes exist for new species to enter the lake. This lake is infested with Chinese Mystery Snail, so users should take special care to clean all equipment used in the lake before moving to other waters.
Are there any state parks near Thompson 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 Thompson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Dick Lake | 2.2 mi | 127 | 12 ft |
| Olson Lake | 2.5 mi | 34 | 18 ft |
| McDonald Lake | 2.6 mi | 86 | 8 ft |
| Two Island Lake | 2.9 mi | 754 | 27 ft |
| Devil Track Lake | 3.1 mi | 1,876 | 50 ft |
| Bath Lake | 3.9 mi | 28 | 23 ft |
| Pit | 4.1 mi | 26 | 17 ft |
| Thrasher Lake | 4.2 mi | 24 | 27 ft |
| Blueberry Lake | 4.2 mi | 19 | 7 ft |
| Thrush Lake | 4.4 mi | 15 | 48 ft |
