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Frequently Asked Questions About Trout Lake, MN
- How big is Trout Lake?
- How deep is Trout Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Trout Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Trout Lake area?
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How big is Trout Lake?
How deep is Trout Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Trout Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Rainbow Smelt, Slimy Sculpin and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Trout Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Trout 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
This was the first of two surveys scheduled in the 2015 lake management plan to complete the evaluation of rainbow trout stocking changes that began in 2011. This survey also continued regular long-term monitoring under the MNDNR Fisheries Long term Monitoring program (also known as SLICE). Additional surveys scheduled in this lake for that purpose will be done in 2017 and 2020.
As has usually been the case in Trout Lake, lake trout were fairly abundant in 2015, although most were small (also typical for this lake). Eight year classes, all naturally produced, contributed to the 2015 catch, and it appeared the 2011 and 2010 year classes may have been moderately strong. Growth of young lake trout had been slow; four-year-old fish reached a mean length of just 9.9 inches by the end of their fourth year, compared to an area average (in similar lakes) of 12.1 inches. Examination of stomach contents for lake trout taken in survey nets indicated invertebrates remained an important source of forage for lake trout in this lake, with insect larvae, scuds, and Mysis (opossum shrimp) commonly found in stomachs. A few lake trout had been feeding on fish (including rainbow smelt).
As has been the case in most recent surveys, the rainbow trout catch in 2015 was low, both for this lake historically, and in comparison to catches typically seen in stream trout lakes in this area. The rainbow trout gill net catch fell below the normal range (1.0 - 6.3 fish/net) for summer surveys of stream trout lakes in this area, and the mean weight of the few rainbow trout collected was also low (the normal range is 0.52 - 1.47 lb/fish). So far it appears that stocking changes made in 2011 have not been effective. Of the five rainbow trout collected, four had been stocked as yearlings, and one had been stocked as a fingerling. Only one had survived more than one season in the lake.
Rainbow smelt remained present in fair numbers in 2015. The catch in small-mesh gill nets used in this survey to sample smelt (11.25 fish/net) was similar to catches seen in the past on Trout Lake, and fell within the normal range (10.75-62.33 fish/net) for lakes in this area where the species has been found. Smelt collected in 2015 were unusually large, due to the presence of fairly high numbers of older fish (up to five years of age). Although smelt provide high-value forage for lake trout, analysis of stomach contents in 2013 indicated they also competed with lake trout for invertebrate forage, including Mysis and scuds.
Yellow perch were fairly abundant in Trout Lake in 2015, although most were too small to have been of much interest to anglers. Catches in gill nets and trap nets were similar to past catches seen in this lake.
No new undesirable fish species, and no species new to this lake, were collected in this assessment. Trout Lake is infested with spiny waterflea, so all users are advised to carefully drain and clean their equipment before moving from Trout Lake to another water.
Are there any state parks near Trout 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 Trout Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lake | 0.8 mi | 17 | 5 ft |
| Bogus Lake | 1.6 mi | 18 | 25 ft |
| Scabbard Lake | 1.7 mi | 11 | 12 ft |
| Boys Lake | 2.2 mi | 24 | 13 ft |
| Mink Lake | 2.4 mi | 57 | 15 ft |
| Kimball Lake | 2.7 mi | 77 | 16 ft |
| Benson Lake | 3.8 mi | 33 | 5 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.2 mi | 13 | 17 ft |
| Northern Light Lake | 4.2 mi | 378 | 7.5 ft |
| Lost Lake | 4.3 mi | 76 | 10 ft |
