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Frequently Asked Questions About Micmac Lake, MN
- How big is Micmac Lake?
- How deep is Micmac Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Micmac Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Micmac Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Micmac Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Micmac Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Micmac Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Micmac Lake?
How big is Micmac Lake?
How deep is Micmac Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Micmac Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Micmac Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Micmac Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Micmac Lake has an area of 137 acres, with a maximum depth of 20 feet and contains clear water with a green tint. The lake is located five miles south of Finland in Tettegouche State Park. There are two access trails to the lake, one is a 1.5 mile non-motorized road from Lake County Rd #402 (Lax Lake Road) to the camp on Micmac Lake. The other is from the State Park trailhead off of a park road; then approximately 3 miles on hiking trail (by Nipisiquit Lake) to the north end of Micmac Lake. Camper cabins and canoes are available for rental at the Tettegouche Camp from the State Park. Micmac Lake is known as a good Northern Pike lake with a very nice average size, Yellow Perch on the other hand are rarely targeted because there are few fish large enough to be worth keeping. As an added bonus, as per Minnesota statute, a fishing license is not required when fishing a lake that is entirely within State Park boundaries and it is not a designated stream trout lake.
The Northern Pike gill net catch rate of 20.7/net in 2016 was well above average for similar lakes in the Finland Area. The average length was 23.6 inches and average weight was 3.4 pounds. The largest pike sampled was 31.3 inches long and weighed 7.3 pounds. Six year classes were sampled with age-4 and age-5 making up 72% of the catch.
The Yellow Perch gill net catch rate of 20.0/net was well above average for similar lakes in the Finland Area. The average length was 6.6 inches and average weight was 0.13 pounds. The largest Yellow Perch sampled was 8.9 inches long and weighed 0.29 pounds. Five year classes were sampled with age-3 fish being the most abundant and making up 36.4% of the catch.
White Sucker gill net catch rate was 6.3/net, about average for similar lakes in the Finland Area. Average weight of 1.4 pounds was below the area norm. Golden Shiner, Fathead Minnow, and Iowa Darter were also sampled in quarter inch mesh trap nets.
Although rare, some neascus (black spot) parasites are present in the fish in the lake. These parasites produce small black pigmentation that resemble black pepper sprinkled on the skin and flesh of infected fish. Some yellow grub are also present in the Yellow Perch and look like small yellow BBs in the meat. However, although a bit unsightly, the meat is safe to eat if it is well cooked.
What is the average air temp for Micmac Lake?
Are there any state parks near Micmac 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 Micmac Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Nipisiquit Lake | 0.7 mi | 59 | 21 ft |
| Tetagouche Lake | 0.7 mi | 67 | 20 ft |
| Nicado Lake | 1.2 mi | 14 | 18 ft |
| Lax Lake | 2.1 mi | 295 | 35 ft |
| Bear Lake | 3.0 mi | 18 | 69 ft |
| Bean Lake | 3.5 mi | 31 | 26 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 3.5 mi | 36 | 24 ft |
| Leskinen Lake | 4.6 mi | 33 | 4 ft |
| Kangas Lake | 5.2 mi | 22 | 5 ft |
| Bear Lake | 6.1 mi | 44 | 31 ft |
