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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbour Lake, MN
- How big is Barbour Lake?
- How deep is Barbour Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Barbour Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Barbour Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Barbour Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Barbour Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Barbour Lake?
How big is Barbour Lake?
How deep is Barbour Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Barbour Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Pugnose Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Barbour Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Barbour Lake?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Barbour 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
Barbour Lake can only be accessed by boat through a channel from Smith Lake. The two most abundant species netted were bluegill and tullibee (cisco). Bluegill were captured at the rate of 25.8/net. Average length was only 5.2" and only 6% were 7" or longer. The tullibee (cisco) average length was 11.3".
Other fish species sampled included black crappie, bowfin (dogfish), green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch. Various minnow species were also captured while backpack electrofishing, including central mudminnows and a pugnose shiner.
What is the average air temp for Barbour Lake?
Are there any state parks near Barbour Lake?
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Father Hennepin State Park
Crow Wing State Park
Crow Wing State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Barbour Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Long Lake | 0.7 mi | 214 | 39 ft |
| Bassett Lake | 1.1 mi | 36 | 38 ft |
| Smith Lake | 1.2 mi | 491 | 54 ft |
| Camp Lake | 2.0 mi | 534 | 42 ft |
| Holt Lake | 2.1 mi | 164 | 29 ft |
| Borden Lake | 2.9 mi | 1,012 | 84 ft |
| Miller Lake | 3.8 mi | 132 | 48 ft |
| Erskine Lake | 4.2 mi | 181 | 14 ft |
| Kenney Lake | 4.6 mi | 109 | 55 ft |
| Scott Lake | 4.8 mi | 157 | 49 ft |
