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We want to see what you've caught on Lake Agnes.Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Agnes, MN
- How big is Lake Agnes?
- How deep is Lake Agnes?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Agnes?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Agnes?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Agnes area?
- Are there bait or tackle shops near Lake Agnes?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Agnes?
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- What are the fishing regulations for Lake Agnes?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Agnes?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Agnes?
How big is Lake Agnes?
How deep is Lake Agnes?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Agnes?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Fathead Minnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lake Agnes?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Agnes area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Agnes?
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
Lake Agnes, along with Lakes Henry and Winona, comprise a chain of lakes within the city limits of Alexandria. Lakes Agnes and Henry are broadly connected basins with a common "narrows" on the north side of Lake Agnes and south side of Lake Henry. A 200-foot long sand and rock bar separates the two basins. This bar is one to two feet under the water surface during normal water levels. These lakes received treated sewage effluent from the City of Alexandria dating back to the 1920's. A new tertiary sewage treatment plant (ALASD) began operating on the south shore of Lake Winona in 1977. Total phosphorus discharges were reduced by approximately 90 percent. Water quality in Lakes Agnes and Henry improved greatly with less nutrient loading, but the basins remain nutrient rich. Lake Agnes is still vulnerable to periodic fish kills during summer and winter months.
A fish kill event was reported on March, 20, 2011. Numerous dead fish were observed at the inlet to Lake Agnes and outlet of Lake Henry. An ice-out electrofishing survey in May, 2011 sampled very few fish. Adult broodstock largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie were stocked in the spring of 2011.
No largemouth bass were sampled during the 2011 electrofishing survey. However, mid-summer shoreline seining efforts in Lake Henry yielded numerous juvenile largemouth bass. The 12.0-inch maximum with one over 20.0 inches harvest regulation established in 2006 remains in effect and will provide additional protection to this recovering population.
Black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch abundance declined, likely in response to the partial fish kill. Black crappie remained fairly abundant, but trapnet catches did decline substantially since the 2007 survey in probable response to the fish kill. Mean length of crappie captures was 7.1 inches. Bluegill trapnet catches averaged 5.8-ish/net in 2011 as compared to 69.3-fish/trapnet in 2007. Average size of bluegill was 6.4 inches in length. Yellow perch gillnet catches averaged 13.3-fish/net in 2011 as compared to 173.3- fish/trapnet in 2007. Most captured perch were between 5.0 and 7.0 inches in length and too small to contribute to the fishery.
Northern pike numbers remain stable. Gillnet catches averaged 6.0-fish/net in 2011. Average weight of sampled northern pike was 3.2 pounds. Eleven percent of the sample exceeded 28.0 inches in total length. The largest individual measured 40.9 inches.
Common carp were captured from in Lake Agnes in 2007 after many years of absence. Abundance has increased with reproduction and additional migration from downstream lakes. Average length of the population sample was 16.0 inches.
Public ownership of portions of the shoreline affords anglers opportunities to fish from shore. A handicapped accessible fishing pier is located in City Park on the northeast shore of Lake Agnes.
What is the average air temp for Lake Agnes?
Are there any state parks near Lake Agnes?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Agnes...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Lake Henry | 0.5 mi | 152 | 32 ft |
Lake Winona | 1.4 mi | 213 | 9 ft |
Lake Darling | 2.0 mi | 1,050 | 62 ft |
Cowdry Lake | 2.1 mi | 243 | 52 ft |
Lake Geneva | 2.3 mi | 640 | 63 ft |
Lake Victoria | 2.5 mi | 417 | 60 ft |
Lake Le Homme Dieu | 2.5 mi | 1,801 | 85 ft |
Lottie Lake | 2.7 mi | 46 | 31 ft |
Lake Stony | 2.7 mi | 87 | 58 ft |
North Union Lake | 3.0 mi | 113 | 42 ft |