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Frequently Asked Questions About Leven Lake, MN
- How big is Leven Lake?
- How deep is Leven Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Leven Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Leven Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Leven Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Leven Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Leven Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Leven Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Leven Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Leven Lake?
How big is Leven Lake?
How deep is Leven Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Leven Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Leven Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Leven Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Leven Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Leven Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Leven Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Leven 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?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Leven Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Leven Lake is a 283-acre eutrophic lake that is the upper basin forming a chain of three lakes (Leven, Villard, and Amelia). The basins are located within the headwaters of the East Branch of the Chippewa River in northeast Pope County. Judicial Ditch 4, which drains a mostly agricultural watershed of approximately 8,500 acres, enters into the northeast side of Leven Lake. This drainage has likely contributed significant amounts of nutrient and sediment to the lake and has negatively impacted water quality. Water quality indices rank in the bottom third of 18 recreational lakes monitored by the Pope County Coalition of Lake Associations.
Emergent aquatic vegetation is abundant along the western shoreline and near the public access. Aquatic plants provide critical spawning and cover habitat for many fish species. These areas need to be protected from shoreline alterations associated with residential development.
The fish community in Leven Lake is typical of a small, eutrophic lake in west-central Minnesota. Northern pike, bluegill and largemouth bass provide most of the fishing opportunities. Northern pike are abundant. Almost one-half of the fish captured in gillnets exceeded 21.0 inches in length. The largest northern pike measured 32.1 inches. Bluegill are also abundandt, but average size is small. Most of the fish captured were between five and seven inches in length. Largemouth bass are present in moderate numbers. The largest fish measured 17.8 inches in length. Walleye gillnet catches averaged 4.2 fish/net. The average length of sampled fish was 16.7 inches. The largest walleye measured 28.3 inches. Black crappie also contribute to the fishery, but are not effectively sampled with standard survey gear during summer months.
What is the average air temp for Leven Lake?
Are there any state parks near Leven Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Leven Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Villard Lake | 1.3 mi | 544 | 16 ft |
| Amelia Lake | 3.1 mi | 934 | 69 ft |
| Westport Lake | 4.4 mi | 203 | 12 ft |
| Maple Lake | 5.4 mi | 831 | 78 ft |
| Turtle Lake | 6.5 mi | 218 | 21 ft |
| Union Lake | 6.6 mi | 117 | 42 ft |
| Lake Reno | 6.6 mi | 3,794 | 23 ft |
| Union Lake | 6.7 mi | 107 | 45 ft |
| Ann Lake | 7.8 mi | 370 | 14 ft |
| Smith Lake | 8.6 mi | 666 | 30 ft |
