Eugene Lake

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What kind of fish can you catch in Eugene Lake?

Are there places to eat and drink near Eugene Lake?

Eugene Lake is located near the border between Minnesota and the Province of Ontario and within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness about 13 miles northeast of Crane Lake, MN. The lake is 181 acres with a maximum depth of 64 feet. The lake has a rocky irregular shoreline and contains stained water with low fertility, typical of Canadian Shield lakes. The Forest Service maintains several campsites on the lake and portage trails to surrounding lakes.

Nine species were caught during the 2016 survey. Northern Pike and White Sucker were the most common species in the gill net catch. Yellow Perch and Hybrid Sunfish were the most common species captured in the special trap nets.

Lake Whitefish provide an interesting option for anglers visiting Eugene Lake. Abundance was within the expected range for this lake type. The three fish captured were all very similar in size; mean length was 17.8 inches. The mean weight was 1.98 pounds, which was within the expected range for this lake type.

Northern Pike abundance was within the expected range for this lake type. The largest fish in the sample was 25.2 inches. The mean weight was 1.74 pounds, which was near the lower end of the expected range for this lake type.

Smallmouth Bass is another choice for anglers visiting Eugene Lake. Few were captured in our nets, but anglers reported catching good numbers and sizes to the survey crew.

Yellow Perch abundance was within the expected range for this lake type. However, sizes were small (only up to six inches). Yellow Perch are likely more important as forage for predators rather than recreational fish for anglers in Eugene Lake.

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