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Frequently Asked Questions About Loon Lake, MN
- How big is Loon Lake?
- How deep is Loon Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Loon Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Loon Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Loon Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Loon Lake?
How big is Loon Lake?
How deep is Loon Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Loon Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Loon Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Loon Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Loon 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
Loon Lake is located on the border between Minnesota and the Province of Ontario. There is no road access, thus, anglers typically gain access by traveling by boat from road access points located on Crane Lake. Loon Lake is a 3,101 acre lake with a maximum depth of 76 feet; 2,017 acres are in Minnesota. Located 8 miles southeast of the Town of Crane Lake, the lake has a rocky irregular shoreline, many islands, and contains stained water with low fertility, typical of Canadian Shield lakes. The U.S. portion of the lake lies entirely within the Superior National Forest Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, so human development is limited. The Forest Service maintains several campsites on the lake and portage trails to surrounding lakes.
Twelve species were caught during the 2015 fisheries assessment. Walleye and Northern Pike were the most common species captured. Other commonly sampled species included Cisco, White Sucker and Yellow Perch.
Black Crappie trap-net abundance was below the expected range for this lake type. However, the mean weight was 0.78 pounds, which was just above the normal range for this lake type. Length in trap nets ranged from 8.9 to 13.0 inches and the mean was 11.0. Black Crappie fishing has become popular, especially in late fall. Most anglers have been attracted by the large Crappies present in Loon Lake.
Northern Pike abundance exceeded the normal range for this lake type but size was small. Length ranged from 15.3 to 25.7 inches and the mean was 20.6. Growth and mean weight were below the expected range for this lake type.
Smallmouth Bass is another choice for anglers visiting Loon Lake. Abundance in 2015 was within expected range for this lake type. Typically, anglers catch some very large fish while targeting Smallmouth Bass.
Walleye abundance and mean weight were within the expected range for this lake type. Length ranged from 7.2 to 21.2 inches and the mean was 12.5. Eight year-classes were present and age ranged from 1 to 13. The 2011 and 2012 year classes combined for 57 percent of the sample.
Yellow Perch were present but abundance was low and sizes were small. Yellow Perch are likely more important as forage for predators rather than recreational fish for anglers.
What is the average air temp for Loon Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Loon Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Loon Lake | 2.4 mi | 167 | 68 ft |
| Heritage Lake | 3.1 mi | 207 | 43 ft |
| Upper Pauness Lake | 3.6 mi | 192 | 14.5 ft |
| Lower Pauness Lake | 3.7 mi | 171 | 36 ft |
| Shell Lake | 4.1 mi | 493 | 15 ft |
| Fat Lake | 4.2 mi | 108 | 50 ft |
| Lynx Lake | 4.3 mi | 291 | 85 ft |
| Norway Lake | 4.7 mi | 58 | 37 ft |
| Little Beartrack Lake | 4.7 mi | 43 | 0 ft |
| Steep Lake | 4.9 mi | 97 | 40 ft |
