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Frequently Asked Questions About Taft Lake, MN
- How big is Taft Lake?
- How deep is Taft Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Taft Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Taft Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Taft Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Taft Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Taft Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Taft Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Taft Lake?
How big is Taft Lake?
How deep is Taft Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Taft Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Taft Lake?
What are the closest cities to Taft Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Taft Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Taft Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Taft Lake is in lake class 30 and is in the Fishing in the Neighborhood program. Taft Lake was surveyed during the summer of 2012 as part of the lake's regular sampling regime. Taft Lake is located within the city limits of Richfield. It is surrounded by city land, has a public fishing pier, and has numerous shoreline fishing opportunities.
Bluegill abundance has decreased since 2001 and considered below average for this lake type. Bluegill mean length was 4.37 inches (3.15-5.94 inches) and the population is dominated by smaller fish. Bluegill growth rates were below average. Age analysis revealed limited and sporadic reproduction with representatives from the 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2011 year classes. This is the best case scenario since multiple ages of blue gill were stocked in 2012 prior to the survey.
Black crappie abundance has decreased since 2001 and considered below average for this lake type. Black crappie mean length was 7.31 inches (6.34-8.74 inches) and is composed mostly smaller fish. Black crappie growth rates were below average. Age analysis revealed limited and sporadic reproduction with representatives from the 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010 year classes.
Walleye abundance was greater than 2001, and considered above average for this lake type. Walleye mean length was 14.29 inches (12.60-16.30 inches) and population is composed of smaller individuals. Walleye growth rates were below average. Age analysis revealed 2008, 2009, and 2010 year classes.
Yellow perch abundance has increased since 2001 and considered above average for this lake type. Yellow perch mean length was 6.05 inches (4.53-9.45 inches) and is dominated by smaller fish. Yellow perch growth rates were below average. Age analysis revealed representatives from all year classes from 2006 to 2011 with strong 2008 and 2009 year classes.
Other fish species sampled in the 2012 survey include black bullhead, common carp, golden shiner, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, white crappie, white sucker, and yellow bullhead.
Water quality measurements were taken on 7/23/2012. The sampling site was taken in 43.0 feet of water. Water clarity was measured with a secchi disk reading of 3.0 feet. Dissolved oxygen ranged from 0.1 to 2.5 parts-per-million. Oxygen levels this low can lead to fish kills though none were reported to the local area fisheries office.
What is the average air temp for Taft Lake?
Are there any state parks near Taft 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 Taft Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Diamond Lake | 1.1 mi | 52 | 5.8 ft |
| Lake Nokomis | 1.2 mi | 201 | 33 ft |
| Lake Hiawatha | 2.1 mi | 53 | 33 ft |
| Snelling Lake | 3.2 mi | 103 | 9.5 ft |
| Lake Harriet | 3.4 mi | 341 | 87 ft |
| Powderhorn Lake | 3.4 mi | 11 | 24 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.5 mi | 14 | 14.5 ft |
| U.S. Lock & Dam #1 Pool | 4.0 mi | 465 | 9 ft |
| Penn Lake | 4.1 mi | 43 | 7 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.4 mi | 23 | 43 ft |
