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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Bear Lake, MN
- How big is Black Bear Lake?
- How deep is Black Bear Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Black Bear Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Black Bear Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Black Bear Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Black Bear Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Black Bear Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Black Bear Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Black Bear Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Black Bear Lake?
How big is Black Bear Lake?
How deep is Black Bear Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Black Bear Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Least Darter, Pugnose Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Black Bear Lake?
What are the closest cities to Black Bear Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Black Bear Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Black Bear Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Black Bear Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Black Bear 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
Black Bear Lake is a fair distance from any major roads and the long access road in probably discourages many non-local anglers from fishing this lake. Development on the lake is restricted to the north and south ends of the lake, while State and County land preserves much of the lake as undeveloped. The aquatic plant community, which grew to a depth of 18 feet in 1998, is fairly diverse. These plants are extremely important to maintaining a healthy aquatic environment. Emergent plants, like bulrush, cattail and wild rice, which are quite numerous, are important for shoreline protection, regulating nutrient levels, and they provide essential spawning habitat for northern pike, bass and panfish. Submerged plants provide food and cover needed by fish and other aquatic species.
The two most abundant species in 2010 were largemouth bass, which were sampled by electrofishing, and tullibee (cisco). Both were caught in high numbers. Average size of the bass was 11.5" and 43% were 12" or larger. Tullibees are an important forage fish for the northern pike in the lake. Average size of the tullibee was 12.4". Even with abundant tullibee, the northern pike population was just average and size was on the small side, with an average length of only 18.6". Black crappies, which were seen in decent numbers while electrofishing for bass in the spring, weren't sampled well in nets.
Other fish species sampled included bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch. Various minnow species were also sampled while backpack electrofishing and seining, including a pugnose shiner, which is a species of concern.
What is the average air temp for Black Bear Lake?
Are there any state parks near Black Bear Lake?
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Forest
Pillsbury State Forest
Crow Wing State Park
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Black Bear Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Miller Lake | 0.7 mi | 105 | 35 ft |
| Half Moon Lake | 1.4 mi | 42 | 23 ft |
| Pascoe Lake | 2.0 mi | 68 | 12 ft |
| Lower Mission Lake | 2.4 mi | 725 | 27 ft |
| Portage Lake | 2.5 mi | 76 | 31 ft |
| June Lake | 2.6 mi | 100 | 51 ft |
| Little Rabbit Lake | 2.7 mi | 172 | 30 ft |
| Fawn Lake | 2.8 mi | 121 | 24 ft |
| Mahnomen Lake | 3.1 mi | 238 | 25 ft |
| Upper Mission Lake | 3.2 mi | 874 | 36 ft |
