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Frequently Asked Questions About Smith Lake, MN
- How big is Smith Lake?
- How deep is Smith Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Smith Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Smith Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Smith Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Smith Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Smith Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Smith Lake?
How big is Smith Lake?
How deep is Smith Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Smith Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Smith Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Smith Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Smith Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Smith 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
Access to Smith Lake is limited to property owners or through the resort on the north side. The lake has not been stocked in recent years. Quality fishing opportunities are limited to largemouth bass and sunfish; other species' numbers have remained low in the four surveys dating back to 1985. The lake was not electrofished, but high numbers of largemouth bass were captured in both gill nets and trap nets. Average length wasn't very impressive, however, (10.7" in gill nets and 8.1" in trap nets) and the largest fish was 14.8". Although bluegill numbers were decent, size was again the issue here. The average length was 5.7", with only 15% of the fish measuring 7" or larger. Although average size of the northern pike was good (25.7"), very few pike were caught (3.1/net).
Other fish species sampled included black crappie, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch. Various other species were caught while backpack electrofishing and seining, including brook silversides, sculpins, Iowa darters, and bluntnose minnows.
What is the average air temp for Smith Lake?
Are there any state parks near Smith 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 Smith Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Bassett Lake | 0.9 mi | 36 | 38 ft |
| Holt Lake | 1.0 mi | 164 | 29 ft |
| Barbour Lake | 1.2 mi | 56 | 54 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.7 mi | 214 | 39 ft |
| Camp Lake | 2.3 mi | 534 | 42 ft |
| Borden Lake | 2.7 mi | 1,012 | 84 ft |
| Miller Lake | 4.0 mi | 132 | 48 ft |
| Kenney Lake | 4.3 mi | 109 | 55 ft |
| Whitefish Lake | 4.5 mi | 709 | 62 ft |
| Erskine Lake | 4.7 mi | 181 | 14 ft |
