Oak Lake

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Oak is a small, shallow lake located north of Ivanhoe in Lincoln County. The lake is separated into two basins by Lincoln County Road 5. A culvert allows for fish passage between the basins in years of normal water levels. Both basins were sampled and similar fish species composition was found during the survey. Periodic winterkill limits the fisheries potential of Oak Lake. Winterkills were documented in 1992, 1993 and 1996. Oxygen monitoring conducted in February, 2001, also indicated a possible winterkill. An ice-out investigation will be conducted in 2001 to evaluate the extent of the probable winterkill. The Oak Lake fishery is managed for walleye and yellow perch. Prior to the 2000 survey, assessments had documented only one adult walleye. Young-of-year walleye had been sampled, but failed to recruit. This was likely due to frequent winterkill. Walleye were abundant in 2000 and three age classes were present. Winter monitoring documented adequate oxygen present from 1997-2000, resulting in walleye survival. Walleye ranged from 11.0-19.7 inches, with the majority 16.0-19.0 inches. Approximately 50,000 walleye fry are stocked into Oak Lake annually. Fall electrofishing indicated a weak or absent 2000 year class. Fry stocking is solely responsible for maintaining the Oak Lake walleye fishery. Fair spawning habitat is available in Oak Lake. If walleye are able to reach maturity, natural reproduction may also contribute. Yellow perch were moderately abundant. Gill net catch rates were slightly above the expected range. Most perch were small (less than 8.0 inches). However, a fishable population of 9.0-10.5 inch fish was also present. Other species present included abundant black bullhead and moderately abundant green sunfish. The vast majority of bullhead were less than 7.0 inches and would not offer a quality fishing opportunity. The Oak Lake fishery was in good shape. However, winterkill likely occurred during the winter of 2001 and reduced or eliminated the existing fish population. If a severe winterkill occurred, Oak Lake will be utilized as a walleye rearing pond. Walleye fry will be stocked annually. Walleye fingerlings will be harvested during the fall. If walleye are able to survive and create a fishery, the angling public will be informed and encouraged to utilize the resource.

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