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Frequently Asked Questions About Willow Reservoir 4, MN
- How big is Willow Reservoir 4?
- How deep is Willow Reservoir 4?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Willow Reservoir 4?
- What are the closest cities to Willow Reservoir 4?
- Are there places to stay in the Willow Reservoir 4 area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Willow Reservoir 4?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Willow Reservoir 4?
- What are the fishing regulations for Willow Reservoir 4?
- What is the average air temp for Willow Reservoir 4?
- Are there any state parks near Willow Reservoir 4?
How big is Willow Reservoir 4?
How deep is Willow Reservoir 4?
What kind of fish can you catch in Willow Reservoir 4?
Other fish species in the lake include Creek Chub, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Willow Reservoir 4?
Are there places to stay in the Willow Reservoir 4 area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Willow Reservoir 4?
Are there places to eat and drink near Willow Reservoir 4?
What are the fishing regulations for Willow Reservoir 4?
There are specific fishing regulations Willow Reservoir 4 that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Willow Reservoir 4 is a 39 acre impoundment located just east of Hwy 63 and south of Hwy 52, in southern Rochester. Access is allowed by the City of Rochester through the Gamehaven Boy Scout Camp located off Olmsted County Road 1, on the east side of the pond. The pond was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of the Rochester Flood Control Project. State DNR Fisheries stocked the impoundment with a variety of gamefish including bluegill, black crappie, large and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, yellow bullhead and yellow perch. As an impoundment on Willow Creek, nutrients from upstream sources are trapped, resulting in heavy algal blooms during the summer months. Currently, WR4 provides a decent summer and winter fishery for bluegill, black crappie and an occassional largemouth bass.Trapnetting during the 2002 assessment collected bluegill and black crappie at rates of 48.4 and 6.8/net, considered high or above average for lakes similar in type. Average length measured for bluegill and black crappie was 6.4 and 7.8 inches, respectively.Electrofishing to assess the largemouth bass population was completed in the fall of 2002. Bass were collected at a rate of 46/hour, and only averaged about 8.8 inches. However, there were some large fish sampled as well, including three between 18 and 20 inches.Willow Reservoir 4 is a bass/panfish pond with moderate to poor water quality. The public access is about a 1 mile-long walk through woods on the east side of the pond. The City of Rochester is responsible for the current condition of the access. If you're willing to make the walk in, decent fishing for bluegill and black crappie can be found.
What is the average air temp for Willow Reservoir 4?
Are there any state parks near Willow Reservoir 4?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Willow Reservoir 4...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Wr6a Pond | 2.6 mi | 70 | 22 ft |
| Willow Reservoir 6A | 2.6 mi | 60 | 22 ft |
| Silver Lake | 5.9 mi | 50 | 11 ft |
| Bear Creek Reservoir | 7.1 mi | 104 | 37 ft |
| Silver Crk Reservoir SR-2 | 7.6 mi | 107 | 0 ft |
| Foster-Arend Lake | 8.2 mi | 18 | 42 ft |
| Shady Lake | 15.8 mi | 144 | 13 ft |
| Zumbro Lake | 16.1 mi | 715 | 43 ft |
| Pine Lawn Lake | 17.3 mi | 11 | 8 ft |
