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Frequently Asked Questions About Sink Lake, MN
- How big is Sink Lake?
- How deep is Sink Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Sink Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Sink Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Sink Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Sink Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Sink Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Sink Lake?
How big is Sink Lake?
How deep is Sink Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Sink Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Sink Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Sink Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Sink Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Sink Lake is an 18.2 acre lake located approximately 12 miles west of Finland, MN. The maximum depth is 22.0 feet and water clarity was measured as 4.0 feet in brown bog-stained water. The shoreline around the lake was a mixture of coniferous forest and bog. The shoreline around the lake is undeveloped and under State ownership. Thirty-one aquatic plant species were observed in the survey. Muck and detritus were the most abundant substrates in the lake with a small area of rubble near the access. The gamefish community consists of Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. Blacknose Shiner and White Sucker have also been sampled in the lake.
The access road (USFS Rd. 105) to Sink Lake is off of the Cloquet Lake Road (USFS Rd. 102) about 0.6 miles north of the Cloquet Lake access. The access road is 1.2 miles and leads to a 130 yard carry-in access.
A survey was conducted in 2015 to assess the status of the fishery and aquatic habitat. The survey found good numbers of small Northern Pike and high numbers of large Yellow Perch. Northern Pike were sampled at above average numbers and growth rate compared to similar lakes in the area. Three year classes of Northern Pike were present and the average size was 17.0 inches and weighed 1.0 pound, similar to previous investigations on the lake.
The Yellow Perch catch numbers and growth rate were above average compared to similar lakes in northeastern Minnesota. The length of Yellow perch would appeal to anglers as over 50 percent of the catch measured over 10.0 inches and average weight of perch was 0.5 pounds. The largest Yellow Perch sampled was 13.0 inches and weighed 1.0 pound (and aged to be ten years old). Ten year classes were represented in the sample, indicating good natural reproduction. Dissolved oxygen levels tend to be low in deeper water therefore fishing should be limited to depths above 10 feet in the summer.
What is the average air temp for Sink Lake?
Are there any state parks near Sink 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 Sink Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Cloquet Lake | 1.1 mi | 176 | 7 ft |
| Katherine Lake | 1.3 mi | 68 | 6 ft |
| Kari Lake | 1.5 mi | 15 | 3 ft |
| Lillian Lake | 1.8 mi | 33 | 4 ft |
| Fry Lake | 5.5 mi | 31 | 5 ft |
| Langley Lake | 8.3 mi | 13 | 4 ft |
| Legler Lake | 9.0 mi | 54 | 3 ft |
| Soup Lake | 9.7 mi | 17 | 4 ft |
| Sullivan Lake | 9.8 mi | 45 | 7 ft |
| Lax Lake | 9.9 mi | 295 | 35 ft |
