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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Pine Lake, MN
- How big is Big Pine Lake?
- How deep is Big Pine Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Big Pine Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Big Pine Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Big Pine Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Big Pine Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Big Pine Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Big Pine Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Big Pine Lake?
How big is Big Pine Lake?
How deep is Big Pine Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Big Pine Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Big Pine Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Big Pine Lake?
Are there boat launches on Big Pine Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Big Pine Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Big Pine Lake is a fertile, 387 acre lake located in Pine and Aitkin counties. The lake averages 14 feet with a 22 foot maximum. Water clarity is generally good with a light bog stain, though algae blooms are not uncommon. Lake users can access Big Pine through the public access on the north end of the lake or from the north end of Pine Lake. While natural reproduction of Walleye has occurred, due to limited spawning habitat, Walleye fingerlings are stocked annually.
Anglers on North Big Pine can expect moderate fishing pressure. Walleye abundance has decreased since peaking in the 1994 assessment. Northern Pike are slightly more numerous. Abundance of both species is below the normal range for the lake class while their average size exceeds the norm. Northerns averaged 25.4 inches and 3.3 pounds. Walleyes ranged from 11.9 to 27.6 inches and averaged 3.3 pounds. Largemouth Bass are in good quantity and of quality size. Bass averaged 15 inches and 1.9 pounds. Yellow Perch are slightly more abundant than five years ago with a catch rate exceeding the lake class norm for the first time since 1999. Perch continue to function primarily as a forage species due to their small sizes. The Bluegill and Black Crappie numbers are more than adequate to warrant angling, with more harvestable sized individuals sampled than in the previous assessment.
What is the average air temp for Big Pine Lake?
Are there any state parks near Big Pine Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Big Pine Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Upper Pine Lake | 2.1 mi | 233 | 15 ft |
| Pine Lake | 2.2 mi | 378 | 28 ft |
| Rhine Lake | 2.9 mi | 116 | 8 ft |
| Little Pine Lake | 3.2 mi | 81 | 17 ft |
| Little Bass Lake | 3.7 mi | 19 | 28 ft |
| Bass Lake | 3.7 mi | 228 | 24 ft |
| Bass Lake | 3.9 mi | 33 | 12 ft |
| Elbow Lake | 4.2 mi | 99 | 33 ft |
| Grass Lake | 4.7 mi | 125 | 7 ft |
| Fish Lake | 5.1 mi | 185 | 18 ft |
