Ten Mile Lake

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There are specific fishing regulations Ten Mile Lake 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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South Ten Mile Lake is located in southwestern Otter Tail County approximately five miles southwest of Dalton, MN. South Ten Mile Lake is a 1,411-acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake that is part of the Pomme de Terre River Watershed. The Pomme de Terre River inlet is located along the north shoreline while the outlet is located along the south shoreline. The inlet is navigable by boat through a culvert into North Ten Mile Lake. The immediate watershed is composed primarily of agricultural land interspersed with hardwood woodlots. The maximum depth of South Ten Mile Lake is 51 feet; however, 42% of the lake is less than 15 feet in depth. The secchi disk reading during the 2016 survey was 6.8 feet. Previous secchi disk readings have ranged from 4.0 to 14.5 feet. Periodic plankton/algae blooms throughout the summer months can influence water clarity in this lake.
The east and west shorelines of South Ten Mile Lake have been extensively developed. Homes and cottages compose the majority of the development. A resort is located on the north shoreline. A DNR owned public access is located along the southeast shoreline. Shoreline development has recently increased in the southern portion of the lake. Common cattail and hardstem bulrush are prevalent along the shoreline of this bay. Large stands of hardstem bulrush are also located along the south, west, and east shorelines of the main lake basin. Emergent aquatic plants such as bulrush and cattail provide valuable fish and wildlife habitat, and are critical for maintaining good water quality. They protect shorelines and lake bottoms, and can actually absorb and break down polluting chemicals. Emergent plants provide spawning areas for fish such as Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and panfish. They also serve as important nursery areas for all species of fish. Because of their ecological value, emergent plants may not be removed without a DNR permit. To maintain the excellent water quality and angling that this lake has to offer, it is imperative to preserve the quality of the aquatic habitat. A cooperative shoreline stabilization project was completed in 1999. The DNR, in conjunction with the lake association and private landowners installed rock rip-rap to stabilize several areas of shoreline that were experiencing varying degrees of erosion.
South Ten Mile Lake is a popular angling lake. Species most sought after are Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Bluegill. Data from recent lake surveys indicate that these species are abundant and have good size structures. Bowfishing for Common Carp is also a popular sport on this lake.
Walleye is a primary management specie in this lake. Walleye abundance has historically been high in South Ten Mile Lake. Age data indicate that the 2013 year class is strong and should provide consistently good Walleye angling for several years. Walleyes ranged in length from 7.2 to 20.6 inches with an average length and weight of 14.6 inches and 1.2 pounds. Walleyes attain an average length of 14.7 inches at four years of age.
Annual fall electrofishing assessments are conducted to index Walleye year class strength resulting from natural reproduction. Based on catch data collected from this assessment, the 2016 year class of Walleye appears to be very strong.
Bluegills are abundant and the size structure is excellent with 75% of the sample measuring 7.0 inches or greater in length. Bluegills attain an average length of 7.9 inches at five years of age.
Smallmouth Bass ranged in length from 8.0 to 19.3 inches with an average length and weight of 14.4 inches and 1.9 pounds. Smallmouth Bass attain an average length of 15.2 inches at four years of age.
A spring electrofishing assessment was conducted to analyze the Largemouth Bass population. Data indicate that the Largemouth Bass population is abundant and has a good size structure. Largemouth Bass ranged in length from 5.5 to 18.8 inches with an average length and weight of 16.1 inches and 2.4 pounds. Largemouth Bass attain an average length of 13.0 inches at four years of age.
A 21-inch minimum size limit for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass was implemented in 2001 and remained in effect through 2012. The objective of the regulation was to improve the size structure of the Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass populations. Based upon population data, the 21-inch minimum length limit was amended to a 14.0 to 20.0 inch protected slot limit with one over 20.0 inches allowed in possession.
Anglers can maintain the quality of angling by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest encourages the release of medium to large size fish while allowing the harvest of more abundant smaller fish for table fare. Releasing the medium to large fish will ensure that the lake will have enough spawning age fish on an annual basis and will provide anglers with more opportunities to catch large fish in the future.

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