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Frequently Asked Questions About Muckwa Lake, MN
- How big is Muckwa Lake?
- How deep is Muckwa Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Muckwa Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Muckwa Lake?
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How big is Muckwa Lake?
How deep is Muckwa Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Muckwa Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Muckwa Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Muckwa Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Muckwa Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Muckwa is a 146-acre lake located six miles northwest of Babbitt and just a mile north of Bear Island Lake. Muckwa Lake is a shallow (max. depth=8.5 feet), bog-stained lake with moderate water clarity and low productivity. Access requires traveling five miles down a rough forest road (Bear Island Cabin Road). Boat trailers are not recommended. This investigation found a simple fish community in Muckwa Lake. Walleye made up the greatest proportion of the catch (by weight) followed by white sucker and yellow perch. Walleye abundance (25.0/net) in Muckwa Lake in 2010 was comparable to abundance recorded during the previous two assessments (1995 and 2000). Compared to other lakes in the same classification however, walleye abundance in Muckwa was exceptional exceeding the 75th percentile. Walleye caught during this investigation ranged in length from 9.3 to 26.0 inches and averaged 15.4 inches. Forty-four percent of the walleye exceeded 17 inches in length. Seven year classes were present in the walleye catch with one and four year old fish being most numerous. The earliest assessments on Muckwa indicated that walleye were not native to the lake. DNR Fisheries stocked walleye in Muckwa up until 1996 when it was determined that natural reproduction was maintaining the population. All of the walleye captured during this investigation were from natural reproduction. Yellow perch appear to be the primary forage for Muckwa's walleye population. Perch abundance (41.0/net) in 2010 was similar to previous investigations on Muckwa but greatly exceeded catches from all other lakes in the same classification. Most of the yellow perch caught were small (50% less than eight inches) however, 32% of the catch exceeded ten inches. The largest perch was just under twelve inches in length.
What is the average air temp for Muckwa Lake?
Are there any state parks near Muckwa 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 Muckwa Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Purvis Lake | 1.9 mi | 53 | 50 ft |
| Bear Island Lake | 1.9 mi | 2,362 | 62 ft |
| Beaver Lake | 2.4 mi | 95 | 4 ft |
| Blueberry Lake | 3.2 mi | 49 | 14 ft |
| Erickson Lake | 3.2 mi | 21 | 13 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 3.7 mi | 456 | 18 ft |
| Spruce Lake | 3.7 mi | 42 | 7 ft |
| Cold Lake | 3.8 mi | 15 | 17 ft |
| Eagles Nest No. Four Lake | 3.8 mi | 178 | 49 ft |
| Twin Lake | 3.9 mi | 224 | 51 ft |
