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Frequently Asked Questions About Mukooda Lake, MN
- How big is Mukooda Lake?
- How deep is Mukooda Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Mukooda Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Mukooda Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Mukooda Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Mukooda Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Mukooda Lake?
How big is Mukooda Lake?
How deep is Mukooda Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Mukooda Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Mukooda Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Mukooda Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Mukooda Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Mukooda Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Mukooda Lake includes cold, cool, and warmwater species. As a result, nets were stratified into two different depth zones (deep and shallow). Special attention was given to make sure some nets target lake trout in deep, cold water with adequate dissolved oxygen levels.
Twelve species were captured during the 2012 assessment. Alarmingly, no lake trout were captured. However, enforcement officers have verified lake trout catches by anglers during the winter following the population assessment. Mukooda has an unusually diverse fish community that has likely been altered by the introduction of non-indigenous species. Generally, it appears that populations of cold water species are declining and more tolerant species are increasing. For example, bass, crappie and panfish are at or near record highs while cisco and lake trout are at or near record lows.
Northern pike abundance was the highest ever recorded for Mukooda Lake and noticeably higher than the previous record observed in 2007. Catches in recent investigations were at least 10 times higher than historic catches in Mukooda Lake. In 2012, eight year-classes were present and age ranged from 2-11 years. Recruitment appears consistent, with no year-classes more prominent than the others. Northern pike up to 35.8 inches were found in the sample.
Only six walleye were captured during the 2012 investigation, which was tied for the lowest abundance level observed in the eight investigations dating back to 1969. The walleye catch was entirely made up of large fish with lengths ranging from 17.5 to 27.2 inches. Five year-classes were present and age ranged from 3-16 years. Walleye in Mukooda Lake grow exceptionally fast, the fastest in the International Falls Management Area.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Mukooda Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Sand Point Lake | 2.4 mi | 8,527 | 184 ft |
| Crane Lake | 4.4 mi | 2,921 | 80 ft |
| Little Trout Lake | 4.5 mi | 272 | 95 ft |
| Dovre Lake | 5.0 mi | 116 | 17 ft |
| Lucille Lake | 5.1 mi | 131 | 19 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 5.1 mi | 1,736 | 88 ft |
| Little Vermilion Lake | 5.2 mi | 1,288 | 52 ft |
| O'Leary Lake | 5.9 mi | 202 | 52 ft |
| Franklin Lake | 6.3 mi | 156 | 18 ft |
| Spring Lake | 7.0 mi | 219 | 60 ft |
