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Frequently Asked Questions About Staring Lake, MN
- How big is Staring Lake?
- How deep is Staring Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Staring Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Staring Lake?
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- Are there boat launches on Staring Lake?
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How big is Staring Lake?
How deep is Staring Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Staring Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Staring Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Staring Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Staring Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Staring Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Staring 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
Staring (Starring) Lake is a productive, 155-acre, Class 43 lake located in Eden Prairie. It is bordered by Staring Lake Park, operated by the City of Eden Prairie. There is a DNR Parks and Trails-owned boat launch on the north side of the lake. Staring is primarily managed for Northern Pike, and secondarily managed for Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. In 2015, a Standard Survey was conducted to assess the gamefish populations.
The 2015 catch rate of Northern Pike, 13.5 fish per gill net, exceeded the 75th percentile for this Lake Class. This is a significant increase from the last survey, in 2008, when 4.8 fish per gill net were sampled. Thirty-eight percent of the fish exceeded 21 inches, and 9% exceeded 28 inches. The average Northern Pike was 21.0 inches and 2.34 pounds. The largest fish was 34.8 inches long and 10.28 pounds.
The 2015 catch rate of Bluegill in the trap nets, 5.4 per net, has noticeably decreased since the 2008 survey, when 34 fish per net were caught. Thirty-seven percent of the fish exceeded 6 inches, and none of the fish exceeded 8 inches, though 22% of trap-net-caught Bluegill were at least 7 inches. The average trap-netted Bluegill was 5.2 inches and 0.15 pounds.
Passive sampling gears, such as trap nets and gill nets, are not effective methods for collecting Largemouth Bass, so the data presented for this species is not indicative of relative abundance. Electrofishing is the typical method for Largemouth Bass assessments but was not conducted during this survey. Eight small bass were collected in the trap nets, ranging in length from 5.1 8.2 inches, with an average weight on 0.14 pounds. One large fish was collected in a gill net, and it was 18.3 inches and 3.61 pounds.
Black Crappie abundance was high in 2015. The catch rate of 22.0 fish per gill net exceeded the third quartile for this Lake Class, and is an increase from the 2008 catch rate of 10.3 fish per gill net. Many small fish were present in the sample; 12% of the Black Crappie exceeded 8 inches, and 3% exceeded 10 inches. The average fish was 5.24 inches long and 0.11 pounds. The largest Black Crappie was 14.1 inches and 1.30 pounds.
The catch rate of Yellow Perch, 11.7 fish per gill net, was between the median and 75th percentile for this Lake Class. Size structure is skewed toward smaller individuals; 19% of the fish exceeded 8 inches, and the largest fish was 9.02 inches and 0.42 pounds.
Black Bullhead numbers are currently low; the 2015 catch rate of 14.3 per gill net was below the first quartile. The fish tend to be larger; 63% of the sample exceeded 9 inches. The average Black Bullhead was 9.4 inches and 0.62 pounds. The largest fish was 11.8 inches and 1.23 pounds.
Other fishes sampled in low abundance included Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, White Sucker and Yellow Bullhead.
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