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- How big is Skunk Lake?
- How deep is Skunk Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Skunk Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Skunk Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Skunk Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Skunk Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Skunk Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Skunk Lake?
How big is Skunk Lake?
How deep is Skunk Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Skunk Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Skunk Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Skunk Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Skunk Lake is located in central Hubbard County, thirteen miles north of Park Rapids. Skunk Lake has a surface area of 198 acres and a maximum depth of 55 feet. There is no developed public access located on Skunk Lake.
The Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Skunk Lake is in lake class 32. Other area lakes in this same classification include: Upper Bass, Coon, Gillette, and Island.
Skunk Lake provides fishing opportunities for northern pike, panfish, and largemouth bass. Northern pike abundance (7.8 pike/gillnet) was within the range "typical" for this lake class and similar to past surveys. Sampled northern pike had an average length and weight of 20.5 inches and 2.1 pounds, with pike measured up to 33.0 inches. Skunk Lake supports an abundant sunfish population consisting of bluegill, pumpkinseed, and black crappie. Anglers will find good numbers of bluegill and pumpkinseed in the 6-8 inch size range and black crappie in the 9-10 inch size range. Skunk Lake supports a healthy largemouth bass population. Anglers have reported catching good numbers and sizes of largemouth bass. Good water quality, aquatic vegetation cover, and spawning substrate provide excellent habitat for largemouth bass in Skunk Lake. Walleye are also present, but were sampled in low numbers. The last recorded walleye stocking in Skunk Lake occurred in 1948. Other species sampled include moderate numbers of yellow perch, rock bass, and white sucker.
What is the average air temp for Skunk Lake?
Are there any state parks near Skunk 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 Skunk Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Blacksmith Lake | 2.3 mi | 39 | 45 ft |
Buck Lake | 3.1 mi | 28 | 48 ft |
Bad Axe Lake | 3.2 mi | 303 | 39 ft |
Pickerel Lake | 3.4 mi | 310 | 26 ft |
Coon Lake | 3.5 mi | 95 | 69 ft |
Rice Lake | 3.6 mi | 167 | 18 ft |
Stocking Lake | 4.1 mi | 102 | 25 ft |
Schoolcraft Lake | 4.6 mi | 170 | 37 ft |
Blue Lake | 4.7 mi | 336 | 84 ft |
Mantrap Lake | 4.8 mi | 1,618 | 68 ft |