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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter Lake, MN
- How big is Baxter Lake?
- How deep is Baxter Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Baxter Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Baxter Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Baxter Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Baxter Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Baxter Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Baxter Lake?
How big is Baxter Lake?
How deep is Baxter Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Baxter Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Baxter Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Baxter Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Baxter Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Baxter Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Baxter 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
Baxter Lake is a 78 acre basin located between Blue and Tenneyson lakes in the Spencer Brook drainage. Near shore substrates are predominantly sand and development is very light for a lake in Isanti County. Summer water clarity is low due the lakes fertility. A lake survey was conducted the week of August 30th to monitor changes in the fishery since the 2000 assessment.
Based on the assessment results, anglers should expect better than average fishing with user pressure varying from light to heavy depending on the time of year.
Black crappies were abundant in the gill nets. The majority of the crappies were less than eight inches in length with an average of 0.2 pounds. Nonetheless, during the assessment, black crappies received all the observed fishing pressure.
Largemouth bass were also abundant. Bass averaged 13 inches in length and 1.3 pounds in weight. Thirty one of the forty eight bass sampled (67%) exceeded 12 inches in length. The largest bass caught was 17.9 inches.
Northern pike numbers were normal for the lake type. Pike averaged 2.9 pounds and 24.1 inches. With five of twenty-nine fish exceeding 30 inches in length, there is potential for trophy northern pike angling.
Bluegill are more abundant than in the 2000 assessment and should provide additional opportunity to panfish anglers. Most of the captured bluegill were 7 inches or longer, a size acceptable to many anglers looking for a meal.
The county owned access on Baxter Lake is unimproved with parking for approximately 6 boat trailers.
What is the average air temp for Baxter Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Baxter Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Blue Lake | 1.8 mi | 263 | 31 ft |
| Sandy Lake | 1.9 mi | 64 | 41 ft |
| West Hunter Lake | 5.0 mi | 61 | 6 ft |
| East Hunter Lake | 5.2 mi | 57 | 7 ft |
| Lake Fremont | 5.4 mi | 493 | 8 ft |
| Green Lake | 5.4 mi | 833 | 28 ft |
| Spectacle Lake | 6.3 mi | 243 | 51.5 ft |
| Elk Lake | 6.9 mi | 362 | 15 ft |
| Long Lake | 7.1 mi | 382 | 15 ft |
| Lake Francis | 7.6 mi | 270 | 7 ft |
