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- How big is Eagle Lake?
- How deep is Eagle Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Eagle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
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- What is the average air temp for Eagle Lake?
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How big is Eagle Lake?
How deep is Eagle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Eagle Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Eagle 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
Eagle Lake is an 845-acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake located in south-central Otter Tail County approximately eight miles south of Battle Lake, MN. Eagle Lake is located within the Pomme de Terre River Watershed; however, there are no inlets or outlets connected to the lake. The immediate watershed is composed of agricultural land interspersed with hardwood woodlots. The secchi disk reading during the 2019 survey was 22.1 feet. Previous secchi disk readings have ranged from 14.8 to 25.2 feet.
The majority of the shoreline has been extensively developed. Homes and cabins surround the entire shoreline of the lake. A township owned concrete public access is located in a park along the south shoreline. A public swimming beach is also located in the park. The shoal water substrates consist of sand and gravel. There is no emergent aquatic vegetation present in Eagle Lake.
A special gillnetting survey was conducted to analyze the Walleye and Northern Pike populations.
Walleye abundance has consistently remained at a high level. Walleyes ranged in length from 8.2 to 20.0 inches with an average length and weight of 13.6 inches and 0.9 pounds. Walleyes exhibit fast growth with an average length of 15.3 inches at four years of age.
Northern Pike abundance has consistently remained at a very low level. Northern Pike natural reproduction is extremely limited due to the lack of emergent aquatic vegetation. Pike ranged in length from 14.8 to 28.4 inches.
Anglers can maintain the quality of fishing by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest encourages the release of medium to large-size fish while allowing the harvest of the 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 opportunities to catch more large fish in the future.
Eagle Lake was designated as infested with zebra mussels in 2019. Aquatic invasive species are threatening Minnesota waters. Aquatic invasive species can potentially harm water quality, water recreation, aquatic habitat, native species, and fish populations. Anglers can help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species by following watercraft transportation laws.
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Are there any state parks near Eagle Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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