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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Lake, MN
- How big is Oak Lake?
- How deep is Oak Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Oak Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Oak Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Oak Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Oak Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Oak Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Oak Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Oak Lake?
How big is Oak Lake?
How deep is Oak Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Oak Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner, Emerald Shiner, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Oak Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Oak Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Oak Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Oak Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Oak Lake is a fertile 442 acre basin in northern Pine County. In recent years Walleye, the primary management species, have been stocked annually as fingerlings at a rate of 1.5 pounds per littoral acre (300 pounds). A paved public access and a private resort are both located on the south shore of the lake. The lake is fairly remote with moderate levels of development. The shoreline is predominately sand and the water clarity is fairly good despite occasional algae blooms. Lake use is light to moderate for both boating and fishing. Anglers can expect acceptable-size Black Crappie, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass in abundances typical of the lake type.
To assess lake management goals and the current fishery, an assessment was conducted on Oak Lake in 2015. This survey consisted of night electrofishing, gill netting, and trap netting.
Walleye, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and Bluegill were all present in size and numbers typical of the lake type. Black Crappie again averaged close to 8 inches with individuals over 10 inches present. Walleye averaged 17 inches and nearly two pounds. Largemouth Bass increased in both size and abundance compared to the previous assessment. Bass averaged over 13 inches and a pound-and-a-third. The Northern Pike quality dipped since the 2010 netting when more than a fifth of the catch exceeded 30 inches. Only one northern in the 2015 assessment exceeded 30 inches.
What is the average air temp for Oak Lake?
Are there any state parks near Oak Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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