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Frequently Asked Questions About Kimball Lake, MN
- How big is Kimball Lake?
- How deep is Kimball Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Kimball Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Kimball Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Kimball Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Kimball Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Kimball Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Kimball Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Kimball Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Kimball Lake?
How big is Kimball Lake?
How deep is Kimball Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Kimball Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Brook Stickleback, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Redhorse, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Mottled Sculpin, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Kimball Lake?
What are the closest cities to Kimball Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Kimball Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Kimball Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Kimball Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Kimball 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
Kimball Lake has a steep, marl bottom along most of the shoreline, and very clear water, causing fishing to be difficult for many people.
Since 2007, walleye have been stocked in odd numbered years at double the standard rate (2 lbs/littoral acre in alternate years, 74 lbs total) in an attempt to increase walleye abundance. However, this has not resulted in increased gill net catches. The best walleye catches have resulted from fry stocking and future stocking will be done primarily with walleye fry.
Walleyes were caught in average numbers (1.3/gill net) for this type of lake in the 2016 survey. All of these fish were over 17", with an average length of 22.7". Smaller fish were seen and netted while largemouth bass electrofishing in the spring of 2016 at the rate of 31.3/hr. run-time. These walleyes had an average length of 12.4".
Northern pike numbers have remained fairly steady the past three surveys, with the 2016 catch at 4.8/gill net. Average length was 22.6" and 31% of the fish measured 24" or larger.
Largemouth bass might be your best option if fishing Kimball. They were sampled by electrofishing, yielding a catch rate of 110.2/hr. Average length was 10.9" and 41% were 12" or larger. Two larger (18"+) smallmouth bass were also captured.
It may be hard to find large panfish on Kimball. Bluegill were mostly small, with an average size of only 4.8" and no crappies were captured (although some were seen while electrofishing).
Tullibee are also present in Kimball Lake and were captured at the rate of 3.7/gill net. Average length of these fish was 11.7".
What is the average air temp for Kimball Lake?
Are there any state parks near Kimball Lake?
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Pillsbury State Forest
Land O Lakes State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Kimball Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Strawberry Lake | 0.7 mi | 20 | 41 ft |
| Bass Lake | 0.8 mi | 121 | 47 ft |
| Grass Lake | 1.0 mi | 45 | 40 ft |
| Little Round Lake | 1.2 mi | 20 | 22 ft |
| Ossawinnamakee Lake | 1.3 mi | 691 | 63 ft |
| Star Lake | 1.5 mi | 127 | 83 ft |
| Clear Lake | 1.6 mi | 226 | 63 ft |
| Little Star Lake | 1.6 mi | 49 | 30 ft |
| Clamshell Lake | 1.7 mi | 211 | 44 ft |
| Pig Lake | 1.7 mi | 181 | 56 ft |
