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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Bottle Lake, MN
- How big is Upper Bottle Lake?
- How deep is Upper Bottle Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Upper Bottle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Upper Bottle Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Upper Bottle Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Upper Bottle Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Upper Bottle Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Upper Bottle Lake?
How big is Upper Bottle Lake?
How deep is Upper Bottle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Upper Bottle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Upper Bottle Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Upper Bottle Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Upper Bottle Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Upper Bottle 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
Upper Bottle Lake is located in southern Hubbard County, 5 miles north of Dorset. Lower Bottle is separated by a narrows from Upper Bottle, but both lakes have a similar fish community and are generally managed together. Upper Bottle has a surface area of 459 acres and a maximum depth of 55 feet. A DNR public access is located on the North end of the lake off County Road 24. Upper Bottle provides multi species opportunities to the angler, with good populations of walleye, yellow perch, northern pike, bass and panfish.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Upper Bottle is in Lake Class 27. Class 27 lakes are generally very large, deep, hard water lakes, with very regularly shaped shoreline. Other class 27 lakes in the Park Rapids area include: Fishhook, Garfield, George and Plantagenet.
Walleye abundance was the highest ever recorded, and well above management goals. Multiple year classes of walleye were sampled with most walleye in the 12 to 17 inch range. Upper Bottle is currently stocked with walleye fingerlings during even numbered years. Yellow perch are an important forage species for walleyes and northern pike in Upper Bottle. They were sampled in good numbers but were small in size, with very few perch of acceptable size for angling. Anglers can expect to find an abundant population of northern pike in Upper Bottle. Sampled northern pike had an average length and weight of 22.4 inches and 2.7 pounds, with pike measured up to 35.5 inches. While not known as a panfish lake, Upper Bottle does provide angling opportunities for black crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Anglers can expect to find a fair number of black crappie around 10 inches in length. Bluegill and pumpkinseed abundance was on the low end of the range for similar type lakes, fish were sampled up to 8.5 inches.
Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Upper Bottle. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
What is the average air temp for Upper Bottle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Upper Bottle 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 Upper Bottle Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Stocking Lake | 1.2 mi | 102 | 25 ft |
| Lower Bottle Lake | 1.3 mi | 641 | 110 ft |
| Ojibway Lake | 1.4 mi | 292 | 34 ft |
| Dead Lake | 1.4 mi | 131 | 34 ft |
| Lake Emma | 2.0 mi | 78 | 50 ft |
| Dead Horse Lake | 2.1 mi | 39 | 9 ft |
| Mantrap Lake | 2.2 mi | 1,618 | 68 ft |
| West Crooked Lake | 2.3 mi | 270 | 50 ft |
| Gilmore Lake | 2.6 mi | 93 | 54 ft |
| Bad Axe Lake | 3.1 mi | 303 | 39 ft |
