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Frequently Asked Questions About Inga Lake, MN
- How big is Inga Lake?
- How deep is Inga Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Inga Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Inga Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Inga Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Inga Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Inga Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Inga Lake?
How big is Inga Lake?
How deep is Inga Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Inga Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner.
Are there places to stay in the Inga Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Inga Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Inga Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Inga Lake is located approximately 8 miles north and west of Isabella MN off of the Mitawan Lake Road (FR 177). From the Mitawan Lake Road (FS 177), about 1.1 miles past FS Rd. 177E there is a two track road that goes 0.25 miles east to the outlet creek; it is a 0.30 mile paddle up the outlet creek to the lake. The creek is only suitable for canoes and narrow, shallow draft boats. Inga Lake has an area of 41 acres and a maximum depth of 6.0 feet. The lake is the headwaters of Inga Creek, a designated trout stream that flows north out of the lake.
A survey was conducted on Inga Lake during June of 2016 to assess the state of the fish populations and the habitat in the lake. The lake bed consists of muck and detritus with a few areas of boulders. A total of 22 types of aquatic and riparian plants were observed during the survey.
Northern Pike catch was near average when compared to similar lakes. Average weight of Northern Pike was 2.3 pounds, also near average when compared to similar lakes. Average length was 20.2 inches with fish up to 32.7 inches long sampled. A total of seven year classes were observed with the oldest fish being age-7, the 2012 year class made up 55 percent of the catch. Growth of Northern Pike was average when compared to similar lakes.
Yellow Perch catch was low relative to similar lakes. Average weight was also low at only 0.09 pounds. The maximum length of Yellow Perch sampled was 7.6 inches and the average length was 6.6 inches. Growth was fast when compared to similar lakes. The only other species sampled in the lake were Blacknose Shiner and Iowa Darter.
Inga Lake is small and remote with difficult access. The lake is scenic and offers seclusion that may be of interest to canoers. From an angling perspective, the lake offers good opportunities to catch Northern Pike. The Yellow Perch in the lake are probably not abundant enough or large enough to be worth pursuing.
What is the average air temp for Inga Lake?
Are there any state parks near Inga 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 Inga Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Kitigan Lake | 1.0 mi | 72 | 8 ft |
| Cat Lake | 1.2 mi | 43 | 21 ft |
| Grouse Lake | 1.4 mi | 119 | 11 ft |
| Mitawan Lake | 1.9 mi | 191 | 24 ft |
| Steamhaul Lake | 2.7 mi | 16 | 17 ft |
| Tommy Lake | 2.8 mi | 10 | 5 ft |
| Sphagnum Lake | 3.0 mi | 11 | 6 ft |
| Flat Horn Lake | 3.2 mi | 52 | 13 ft |
| Dragon Lake | 3.4 mi | 79 | 15 ft |
| Gander Lake (Goose) | 3.5 mi | 112 | 7 ft |
