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Frequently Asked Questions About Perch Lake, MN
- How big is Perch Lake?
- How deep is Perch Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Perch Lake?
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- Are there places to stay in the Perch Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Perch Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Perch Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Perch Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Perch Lake?
How big is Perch Lake?
How deep is Perch Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Perch Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Orangespotted Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Perch Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Perch Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Perch Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Perch Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Perch Lake is located in western Minnesota approximately four miles northwest of Ivanhoe in Lincoln County. It is a productive prairie lake with a surface area of 224 acres and a maximum depth of 16 feet. An unimproved gravel access is present along the lake's east border. Parking is restricted and anglers are required to park along the road some distance from the access location.
Perch Lake has a diverse game fish community including Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Black Bullhead. Ten fisheries assessments have been conducted since 1987 and all these species have been abundant at times. Recently the lake has experienced an increase in submerged vegetation, and increases in Bluegill and Largemouth Bass numbers. Adult Bluegill and Largemouth Bass have yet to reach high abundance and most were smaller than what anglers would prefer. They should eventually provide better quality fishing. Young-of-year Largemouth Bass were abundant in 2015, indicating good natural reproduction, however, few young Bluegill were observed.
Walleye were abundant and most fish were greater than 20 inches. Although Walleye have experienced some natural reproduction, spawning success has generally been poor and the population has been maintained by stocking. Walleye are stocked as needed based on existing Walleye numbers, condition, and suitable forage.
Northern Pike numbers were low. Pike grow fast in southern Minnesota and typically do not live to be very old. All pike were between 1 and 4 years old. Fishing for Walleye and Northern Pike may be slow due to abundant available forage.
High numbers of adult Yellow Perch were present in the 2015 survey. These fish ranged from 5 to 9 inches and averaged 8 inches. Young-of-year Yellow Perch were very abundant. Anglers reported good catches of Yellow Perch during winter of 2016.
What is the average air temp for Perch Lake?
Are there any state parks near Perch 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 Perch Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Steep Bank Lake | 2.7 mi | 199 | 6.5 ft |
| Oak Lake | 3.0 mi | 108 | 10 ft |
| Drietz Lake | 3.7 mi | 72 | 4 ft |
| Popowski Lake | 4.4 mi | 143 | 12 ft |
| Hawksnest Lake | 4.7 mi | 299 | 7.3 ft |
| Lake Hendricks | 8.1 mi | 1,600 | |
| Lake Shaokatan | 8.3 mi | 996 | 10 ft |
| Hendricks Lake | 8.7 mi | 1,522 | 9 ft |
| Porter Reservoir | 8.9 mi | 16 | 13 ft |
| John Reservoir | 9.3 mi | 21 | 12 ft |
