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Frequently Asked Questions About Scott Lake, MN
- How big is Scott Lake?
- How deep is Scott Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Scott Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Scott Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Scott Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Scott Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Scott Lake?
How big is Scott Lake?
How deep is Scott Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Scott Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Finescale Dace, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Scott Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Scott Lake is located 9 miles northeast of Isabella MN and is completely surrounded by United States Forest Service (USFS) land; it has a maximum depth of three feet and an area of 27 acres. Lake substrates are soft, dominated by muck and detritus. A total of 25 plant species were observed with wetland and bog plants dominating the shoreline.
Scott Lake can be accessed from USFS Rd. #172 (600 road; Wanless Road). There is a pull-off on the north side of the road 0.3 miles east of where the road crosses Scott Creek. From the pull-off, the lake can be accessed by carrying a canoe 100 yards southwest through the brush (no trail) to Scott Creek, paddling 0.2 miles up the creek, and portaging over a beaver dam at the lake outlet. Due to the difficulty of access and limited fish community, use is very limited.
A lake survey was conducted in 2015 to determine if a Muskellunge population had become established following the capture of two Muskellunge in a 2004 lake survey. No Muskellunge were sampled in 2015.
Yellow Perch were the only gamefish sampled. The Yellow Perch catch was high relative to similar lakes in Northeastern Minnesota. Average length was 6.9 inches, with 7 percent of the catch having total lengths greater than 8 inches. The average weight was 0.1 pounds, which is below average when compared to similar lakes. Two year classes were present, with the 2013 year class making up 93 percent of the catch. Growth was faster than average when compared to other area lakes.
Due to the shallow maximum depth it is likely that this lake winterkills occasionally. Scott Lake is rarely utilized for angling due to the difficulty of access, limited fish community, and small relative size of Yellow Perch.
What is the average air temp for Scott Lake?
Are there any state parks near Scott 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 Scott Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Katydid Lake | 0.7 mi | 21 | 13 ft |
| Peavey Lake | 1.1 mi | 20 | 6 ft |
| Hoist Lake | 1.3 mi | 90 | 6 ft |
| Homestead Lake | 1.3 mi | 44 | 7.5 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 10 | 6 ft |
| Spur Lake | 1.9 mi | 34 | 4 ft |
| Elixir Lake | 2.4 mi | 15 | 8 ft |
| Lupus Lake | 2.5 mi | 63 | 7 ft |
| Bluebill Lake | 2.6 mi | 42 | 5 ft |
| Hogback Lake | 2.8 mi | 40 | 43 ft |
