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Frequently Asked Questions About Thompson Lake, MN
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How big is Thompson Lake?
How deep is Thompson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Thompson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Thompson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Thompson Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A population assessment was conducted at Thompson Lake in 2013 to monitor the fish community. Prior to the assessment, the lake was primarily managed for Walleye and to a lesser extent for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. Beginning in 2014, Thompson Lake will be managed as a Walleye rearing pond.
A total of 220 Yellow Perch were sampled with gill nets for a catch rate of 110.0/net, which indicated high numbers were present. Historically, catch rates have varied from 0/net to 110.0/net with a average of 34.5/net. In 2013, lengths ranged from 5.5 to 9.4 inches with an average of 7.0 inches. A total of 88 Yellow Perch ranging from 4.8 to 8.9 inches were sampled with trap nets for a catch rate of 11.0/net. Fish from both gears ranged from 1 to 2 years old with 2 year-classes present.
A total of 763 Black Bullheads ranging from 4.9 to 13.1 inches long were sampled with gill nets for a catch rate of 381.5/net, which indicated high numbers were present. Historically, catch rates have varied from 6.0/net to 381.5/net with an average of 115.2/net. An additional 251 Black Bullheads were sampled with trap nets for a catch rate of 31.4/net. Black Bullhead numbers remain a large part of Thompson Lake's winterkill-influenced fish community.
A total of 25 Common Carp ranging from 12.4 to 24.8 inches long were sampled with trap nets for a catch rate of 3.1/net, which indicated moderate numbers were present. Historically, catch rates have varied from 0.2/net 58.8/net with an average of 10.9/net. An additional 3 Common Carp ranging from 12.8 to 20.0 inches long were sampled with gill nets.
Other species sampled in 2013 include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, and hybrid sunfish (Lepomis spp.)
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Thompson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Belle Lake | 5.1 mi | 826 | 25 ft |
| Goose Lake | 7.4 mi | 119 | 12 ft |
| Lake Lillian | 7.5 mi | 1,151 | 7.8 ft |
| Elizabeth (Main Lake) | 9.3 mi | 1,023 | 9 ft |
| Carrie Lake | 10.1 mi | 89 | 26 ft |
| Hope Lake | 10.3 mi | 274 | 10 ft |
| Star Lake | 10.4 mi | 553 | 15 ft |
| Ella Lake | 10.4 mi | 153 | 12 ft |
| Hoff Lake | 10.6 mi | 139 | 8 ft |
| Big Kandiyohi Lake | 11.5 mi | 2,683 | 18 ft |
