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- How big is Eagle Lake?
- How deep is Eagle Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Eagle Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Eagle Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Eagle Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Eagle Lake?
How big is Eagle Lake?
How deep is Eagle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Eagle Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Eagle Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Eagle Lake is a 279 acre lake located 10 miles east of Marcell, MN in the Bigfork River watershed. Eagle Lake has a maximum depth of 44 feet and moderately clear water (9.3 ft visibility). Eagle Lake is managed primarily for walleye and panfish.Net catches of black crappie were low compared to previous surveys. Sampled crappie had a relatively poor size structure. Black crappie from gill nets had an average length of 8.6 inches, while those from trap nets had an average length of 6.6 inches.The walleye gill-net catch was above the lake class average at 1.5/net, but down considerably from the previous assessment (1997) when a record high catch rate of 5.3/net was recorded. Since 1993, walleye fingerlings have been stocked every third year at 1 lb./littoral acre. Ages 1-3, 6 and 7 were represented in the 2004 sample, with only 2 of the 9 walleye (22%) attributed to stocked years. Fish in the 2004 sample varied in length from 10.0 to 22.4 inches, with an average length of 16.4 inches. Growth was similar to the statewide average.Largemouth bass are typically not sampled well with traditional test netting, so a night electrofishing assessment was conducted in mid-June to collect baseline information on the population. That assessment yielded a catch rate of 31.5 fish/hour, a moderate catch rate compared to other lakes in the area. Size structure was moderate; sampled largemouth bass varied from 5.6 to 17.4 inches, with an average length of 11.5 inches. Scale analysis showed ages 2 through 8 were represented, with growth similar to the statewide average.The northern pike gill-net catch rate was within the normal range and similar to previous assessments at 4.3/net. The sample was dominated by age 2 and 3 fish (88% of the sample) and size structure was poor. Gill-net sampled pike varied in length from 14.9 to 38.6 inches with an average length of 18.8 inches. Growth was similar to the statewide average. The trap-net catch rate for bluegill (6.1/net) was below the normal range. Catch rates have generally been below the lake class average in previous assessments. Size structure was poor; fish in the sample varied from 3.4 to 7.9 inches in length with an average length of 5.5 inches. The gill-net catch rate for yellow perch (0.5/net) was below the expected range and the lowest recorded since 1970. Catch rates in previous assessments have generally been low but within the normal range (1.0-10.3/net).Other species sampled in test nets include: hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, white sucker and yellow bullhead.
What is the average air temp for Eagle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Eagle 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 Eagle Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Nickel Lake | 0.8 mi | 13 | 36.5 ft |
Unnamed Lake | 0.8 mi | 14 | 36.5 ft |
Whiskey Lake | 1.0 mi | 53 | 35 ft |
Larson Lake | 1.0 mi | 203 | 177 ft |
Mink Lake | 1.3 mi | 98 | 50 ft |
Alice Lake | 1.5 mi | 59 | 70 ft |
Little Otter Lake | 1.5 mi | 60 | 35 ft |
Horseshoe Lake | 1.5 mi | 142 | 60 ft |
Mary Lake | 1.6 mi | 212 | 45 ft |
Antler Lake | 1.8 mi | 234 | 90 ft |