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Frequently Asked Questions About Fat Lake, MN
- How big is Fat Lake?
- How deep is Fat Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Fat Lake?
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How big is Fat Lake?
How deep is Fat Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Fat Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Fat Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Fat Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Fat Lake is located south of Lac La Croix within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Fat Lake can be reached by paddling and portaging through North, South, Steep, and Eugene lakes. Fat Lake is relatively small, with a surface area of 102 acres and a maximum depth of 50 feet.
Fat Lake has a self-sustaining population of lake trout and white sucker. No other fish species have been sampled in the 5 investigations that have been done since 1965. Lake trout have high abundance, but are relatively small and slow growing. Lake trout abundance in 2007 was the highest ever observed at 19.5 per net.
Lake trout live a long time in Fat Lake. Ten of the fish sampled were 15 years or older; the oldest fish was 24 years old. Lake trout sampled ranged from 9.5 to 20.0 inches and the average length was only 16.3 inches.
What is the average air temp for Fat Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Fat Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Eugene Lake | 1.1 mi | 181 | 64 ft |
| Steep Lake | 1.1 mi | 97 | 40 ft |
| Beartrack Lake | 1.4 mi | 156 | 55 ft |
| Little Beartrack Lake | 1.5 mi | 43 | 0 ft |
| Little Loon Lake | 1.8 mi | 167 | 68 ft |
| South Lake | 2.1 mi | 35 | 10 ft |
| Thumb Lake | 2.1 mi | 52 | 55 ft |
| North Lake | 2.3 mi | 99 | 10 ft |
| Norway Lake | 2.3 mi | 58 | 37 ft |
| Gun Lake | 2.5 mi | 184 | 135 ft |
