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- How big is Armstrong Lake?
- How deep is Armstrong Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Armstrong Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Armstrong Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Armstrong Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Armstrong Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Armstrong Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Armstrong Lake?
How big is Armstrong Lake?
How deep is Armstrong Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Armstrong Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brassy Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Armstrong Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Armstrong Lake is located approximately 7 miles SW of Ely. There is a boat ramp with a dock and parking lot for public access located on the NW side of the lake off Highway 169. Armstrong has good water clarity and aquatic vegetation is common near shore. Most of the shoreline is privately owned and no campsites are present.
Fish populations in 2015 were sampled using gill nets, trap nets and night electrofishing. Eleven species of fish were sampled with northern pike, bluegill and largemouth bass most common. Moderate numbers of black crappie and low numbers of walleye were also present.
Northern pike numbers in 2015 were above average compared to other similar lakes in the area and higher than the historic average of 4.8/gill net on this lake. The average pike sampled in the gill nets was 21 inches long which is similar to the past. The largest pike sampled was 37.2 inches long. Twenty percent of the pike sampled were 25 inches or larger.
Bluegill numbers in 2015 were above average compared to similar lakes in the area and slightly lower than the historic average on this lake. Bluegill sizes were good. The largest bluegill sampled was 9 inches long.
Largemouth bass in 2015 were sampled in abundance by electrofishing and the gill net catch was also above average. Bass caught by electrofishing had an average length of 11 inches and the largest sampled was 18 inches long. Thirty-eight percent of the largemouth sampled from electrofishing were 12 inches or larger.
Black crappie abundance in 2015 was above average compared to past surveys. Crappies were found at the size anglers like to keep. Crappie typically have boom and bust cycles driven by a few strong year classes, so fishing success can vary widely across the years.
Walleye numbers in 2015 were the lowest on record for survey. The average walleye sampled was 22 inches long and about 8 years old. The largest walleye sampled was almost 30 inches long. Walleye fry have been stocked on even-numbered years since 2004. Because of the low success in fry stocking, the walleye stocking strategy on Armstrong may be changed to fingerling stocking in the future.
Smallmouth bass and yellow perch were sampled in low relative abundances. Smallmouth up to 18 inches were sampled and the average perch sampled was over 6 inches long. Rock bass numbers are above average compared to other similar lakes in the area.
What is the average air temp for Armstrong Lake?
Are there any state parks near Armstrong 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 Armstrong Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Clear Lake | 0.8 mi | 113 | 24 ft |
Little Armstrong Lake | 1.1 mi | 70 | 26 ft |
Pickerel Lake | 1.1 mi | 40 | 57 ft |
Pickerel Lake | 1.2 mi | 24 | 57 ft |
West Robinson Lake | 1.5 mi | 121 | 8 ft |
Eagles Nest #1 Lake | 1.6 mi | 324 | 76 ft |
Eagles Nest No. Four Lake | 1.7 mi | 178 | 49 ft |
Needle Boy Lake | 2.5 mi | 43 | 15 ft |
Eagles Nest #3 Lake | 2.5 mi | 1,028 | 49 ft |
Mud Lake | 2.5 mi | 176 | 27 ft |