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Frequently Asked Questions About Nisswa Lake, MN
- How big is Nisswa Lake?
- How deep is Nisswa Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Nisswa Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Nisswa Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Nisswa Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Nisswa Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Nisswa Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Nisswa Lake?
How big is Nisswa Lake?
How deep is Nisswa Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Nisswa Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Nisswa Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Nisswa Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Nisswa Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Nisswa 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
Nisswa Lake is a 207 acre lake located in the city of Nisswa in Crow Wing County. Nisswa is part of the Gull Lake Chain of Lakes. The maximum depth is 23 ft., with 58% of the lake shallower than 15 ft. Water clarity was good, with a secchi depth reading of 13 feet.
Even though walleyes are not stocked directly into Nisswa Lake, they are present due to the connection to Gull Lake where walleye fry are stocked annually. The gillnet catch of 1.3/net in Nisswa Lake was average compared to similar lakes. Past catches have ranged from 0.4/gillnet-1.5/ gillnet. Average size was 20.1 inches and 2.0 lbs.
The northern pike gillnet catch was average at 11.5/net. The northern pike tend to run on the small side, with the average size of 20.1 inches and 2.0 lbs. Northern pike 24 inches and over accounted for just 17% of the catch. A few larger individuals are present, with the largest captured at just over 34 inches in length.
The bluegill trapnet catch was average at 30.0/net. The majority of bluegills captured (73%) were from the 2006 year class. Bluegills seven inches and larger accounted for 47% of the catch. Black crappies were caught in average numbers in both gillnets and trapnets. Black crappies eight inches or larger accounted for 63% of the total catch.
Other fish present in the survey include yellow perch, largemouth bass white sucker, bowfin, common carp, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, black bullhead, brown bullhead, and yellow bullhead.
Nisswa Lake is designated as AIS (aquatic invasive species) infested waters because of zebra mussels in Gull Lake. Lake users should inspect and remove any aquatic plants and animals from their watercraft and trailers as well as pull the plug and drain all water from the watercraft, including bilges, livewells and baitwells.
What is the average air temp for Nisswa Lake?
Are there any state parks near Nisswa Lake?
Pillsbury State Forest
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Park
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Nisswa Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Roy Lake | 1.1 mi | 320 | 26 ft |
| Lake Edna | 1.3 mi | 156 | 63 ft |
| Lower Cullen Lake | 1.4 mi | 560 | 39 ft |
| Clark Lake | 1.6 mi | 305 | 31 ft |
| Ray Lake | 1.6 mi | 143 | 27 ft |
| Fawn Lake | 1.7 mi | 64 | 40 ft |
| Upper Gull Lake | 2.3 mi | 422 | 54 ft |
| West Twin Lake | 2.3 mi | 127 | 42 ft |
| Lake Hubert | 2.6 mi | 1,288 | 83 ft |
| East Twin Lake | 2.6 mi | 163 | 45 ft |
