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Frequently Asked Questions About Powderhorn Lake, MN
- How big is Powderhorn Lake?
- How deep is Powderhorn Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Powderhorn Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Powderhorn Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Powderhorn Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Powderhorn Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Powderhorn Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Powderhorn Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Powderhorn Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Powderhorn Lake?
How big is Powderhorn Lake?
How deep is Powderhorn Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Powderhorn Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Goldfish, Green Sunfish and Hybrid Sunfish.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Powderhorn Lake?
What are the closest cities to Powderhorn Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Powderhorn Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Powderhorn Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Powderhorn Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Powderhorn 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
Powderhorn Lake is a 12-acre Class 40 lake located within Powderhorn Park in the City of Minneapolis. Powderhorn Lake was managed as a Kids Fishing Pond and regularly stocked with adult Bluegill and Black Crappie beginning in 1980. Since 2001, Powderhorn Lake has been managed by the Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) program, and has received annual stockings of adult Bluegill and occasional stockings of Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass. Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked since 2004.
During the 2016 survey, Black Bullhead was the most abundant species sampled. Bluegill abundance was above average for this lake class and several of the Bluegills sampled were larger than nine inches. Channel Catfish was the most abundant predator species sampled in Powderhorn Lake. Lengths of Channel Catfish ranged from 3.1-20.6 inches with an average length of 16.6 inches.
Other fishes captured during the survey were Goldfish, hybrid sunfish, and Pumpkinseed sunfish.
Powderhorn Park has many amenities in addition to the lake. The park is a great place to spend a day fishing, swimming in the pool, and visiting the Powderhorn Community Center. In the winter, an ice skating rink is maintained on the lake. On National Get Outdoors Day, which is usually the second or third Saturday in June, Powderhorn Park holds a free event that welcomes children and families to participate in outdoor events such as canoeing, fishing, birding, archery, mountain biking, and rock climbing. More information about Powderhorn Park can be found at: www.minneapolisparks.org
For more information about the FiN program or to see what FiN has done in your neighborhood, please visit us at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/fin.
What is the average air temp for Powderhorn Lake?
Are there any state parks near Powderhorn Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Powderhorn Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool | 1.7 mi | 465 | 9 ft |
| Lake Hiawatha | 1.8 mi | 53 | 33 ft |
| Lake Nokomis | 2.4 mi | 201 | 33 ft |
| Lake of the Isles | 2.7 mi | 112 | 31 ft |
| Calhoun Lake | 2.7 mi | 419 | 82 ft |
| Lake Harriet | 2.8 mi | 341 | 87 ft |
| Diamond Lake | 3.0 mi | 52 | 5.8 ft |
| Cedar Lake | 3.4 mi | 164 | 51 ft |
| Taft Lake | 3.4 mi | 14 | 45 ft |
| Brownie Lake | 3.7 mi | 10 | 47 ft |
