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Frequently Asked Questions About Pickerel Lake, MN
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- What kind of fish can you catch in Pickerel Lake?
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How big is Pickerel Lake?
How deep is Pickerel Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Pickerel Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Freshwater Drum, Gizzard Shad, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Silver Redhorse and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Pickerel Lake?
What are the closest cities to Pickerel Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Pickerel Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Pickerel Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Pickerel Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Pickerel Lake is a 90-acre, class 37 lake located in the Mississippi River floodplain in Lilydale. The lake lies entirely within the Lilydale/Harriet Island Regional Park. During flood events the Mississippi River inundates this shallow, heavily-vegetated basin. Flooding has occurred as recently as the summer of 2010. Maximum depth is 11 feet, but most of the lake is five to six feet deep. The majority of the shoreline is undeveloped and The City of St. Paul has operated a winter aeration system (since 2005) near the carry-in boat access. Shore fishing is available along the northwest side of the lake and at some locations along the railroad tracks to north and east sides of the lake, the carry-in access is also available (electric motor only). Summertime vegetation often becomes very thick and may interfere with angling.
The most abundant fish seen in 2015 were Gizzard Shad these fish are most likely the result of river flooding events that allowed Gizzard Shad to colonize Pickerel Lake. Panfish such as Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Green and Hybrid Sunfish were not found in great abundance during this survey. All these species were observed in below average numbers for lakes similar to Pickerel. Northern Pike were also seen in below average numbers. One bright spot for Pickerel Lake was the above average occurrence of Yellow Perch which was the most ever recorded for Pickerel Lake. One 19.7 inch long Channel Catfish was caught in the gill net. Other fish sampled in low abundance in 2015 were, Golden Shiner (N=6), Bowfin (N=3), Common Carp (N=1), Largemouth Bass (N=1), Freshwater Drum (N=1), and Silver Redhorse (N=1).
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Are there any state parks near Pickerel Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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