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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrs Lake, MN
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How big is Barrs Lake?
How deep is Barrs Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Barrs Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Barrs Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Barrs Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Barrs Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Barrs is a 117 acre lake located north of Duluth, MN just off County #44. Barrs Lake, which has no public access, has a maximum depth of 23 feet with 83 percent of the lake shallower than 15 feet. Barrs was last assessed in 1997. Barrs was surveyed during the summer of 2009 to update information about fish populations.
Walleye abundance of 0.5 per gillnet lift was down from 1997 (1.0) and was below average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Mean length was 16.7 inches but not enough individuals were captured to evaluate stock density or growth. Walleye are not stocked into Barrs by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, but privately funded walleye fingerling stocking has occurred as recently as 2004 and 2006. All three walleye captured were aged and corresponded to stocked year-classes.
Black crappie abundance of 2.1 per trapnet lift was down from 1997 (2.7) but average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Black crappie mean length was 7.8 inches and growth was average when compared to other Duluth Area lakes. All year-classes from 2002 through 2007 were represented in the sample.
Bluegill abundance of 6.8 per trapnet lift was up from 1997 (4.7) but below average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average length of sampled bluegills was 5.8 inches and growth was average when compared to other Duluth Area lakes. All year-classes from 2001 to 2006 were represented.
Largemouth bass were sampled for the first time in Barrs in 2009. Three largemouth bass were captured in gillnets and ranged in size from 13.5 to 14.3 inches.
Northern pike abundance of 4.0 per gillnet lift was down from 1997 (4.7) but average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Mean length was 23.6 inches.
Yellow perch abundance of 0.7 per gillnet lift was down from 1997 (3.3) and was below average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average length of perch was 7.4 inches.
Other fish species sampled include pumpkinseed, rock bass and white sucker.
What is the average air temp for Barrs Lake?
Are there any state parks near Barrs 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 Barrs Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Briar Lake | 1.0 mi | 79 | 21 ft |
| Spring Lake | 1.8 mi | 98 | 25 ft |
| Little Alden Lake | 2.6 mi | 92 | 29 ft |
| Lieung Lake | 2.9 mi | 358 | 15 ft |
| Alden Lake | 3.0 mi | 190 | 29 ft |
| Paradise Lake | 4.1 mi | 32 | 14 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.2 mi | 11 | 28 ft |
| Hart Lake | 4.4 mi | 10 | 10 ft |
| Thompson Lake | 4.9 mi | 207 | 9 ft |
| Wigwam Lake | 5.1 mi | 10 | 12 ft |
