Six Lake

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Lake Six is a 188-acre oligotrophic (low fertility) lake located in north-central Otter Tail County approximately two miles north of Vergas, MN. The immediate watershed is composed of hardwood woodlots. It has a maximum depth of 140 feet; however, 34% of the lake is 15 feet or less in depth. The shoreline length is 3.3 miles. The secchi disk reading was 17.6 feet. The secchi disk reading in previous surveys ranged from 8.5 to 19.5 feet.
Lakeshore development is located primarily along the west and north shorelines. A DNR owned public access is located along the south shoreline. Shoal water substrates consist primarily of sand and gravel. Hardstem bulrush and cattails are located in various areas throughout the lake. These emergent plants provide valuable fish and wildlife habitat and are critical for maintaining good water quality. They protect shorelines and lake bottoms from wave erosion and can actually absorb and breakdown polluting chemicals. Emergent plants also provide spawning habitat for fish species such as Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and panfish. They also serve as important nursery areas for all species of fish. Because of their significant ecological value, emergent plants may not be removed from the lake without a DNR permit.
Walleye is a primary management specie in Lake Six. Walleye abundance was in the normal range for this type of lake. Walleyes ranged in length from 12.7 to 22.4 inches with an average length and weight of 16.6 inches and 1.6 pounds. Walleyes attain an average length of 14.7 inches at four years of age.
An abundant Northern Pike population exists. Pike ranged in length from 8.7 to 31.9 inches with an average length and weight of 20.2 inches and 1.8 pounds. Northern Pike attain an average length of 21.5 inches at five years of age.
A balanced Largemouth Bass population is present. Bass reproduction is consistently good. Bass ranged in length from 7.4 to 13.5 inches with an average length of 11.1 inches. Largemouth Bass attain an average length of 11.0 inches at four years of age.
Bluegill abundance has historically fluctuated due to inconsistent reproduction. Bluegill abundance in this survey was within the normal range for this type of lake. Thirty-one percent of the Bluegills were 7.0 inches or greater in length. Bluegills attain an average length of 7.0 inches at seven years of age.
Anglers can maintain or improve the quality of their fishing experience for all species in Lake Six by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest encourages the release of medium to large fish while allowing the harvest of the more numerous, smaller fish for eating. Releasing medium to large fish ensures that the lake will have enough spawning aged fish and will also provide anglers with opportunities to catch larger fish in the future.

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