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Frequently Asked Questions About Perch Lake, MN
- How big is Perch Lake?
- How deep is Perch Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Perch Lake?
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- Are there places to stay in the Perch Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Perch Lake?
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- Are there any state parks near Perch Lake?
How big is Perch Lake?
How deep is Perch Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Perch Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Perch Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Perch Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Perch Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Perch Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Perch Lake is located approximately 3 miles NE of Babbitt in the Superior National Forest. There is a short (1/8 mi) portage from a parking area near the SW end of the lake for public access. This access can be found by taking CR 903 (off CSAH 21) then N on USFS 191 to the parking area. There are no official campsites located near the lake.
Perch is shallow soft water (unmineralized) lake. Lake bottom substrates along the shoreline are mostly silt, boulder, rubble, and sand. Aquatic plants were sparse and grow to a depth of 5 feet. The most common plants were sweetgale along the shoreline, yellow waterlily, ribbon leaf pondweed, and floating leaf burreed.
Walleye dominated the catch during the 2016 survey of Perch Lake. Bluegill were sampled in above average numbers and northern pike were sampled in numbers slightly below average. Hybrid sunfish, yellow perch, white sucker and golden shiner were also sampled in 2016.
Walleye numbers in 2016 (12.0/gill net) were above average (5.4/gill net) compared to other similar lakes in the area and below the historical average (14.0/gill net) on Perch Lake. The average walleye sampled was 12 inches long and about 3 years old. The largest walleye was sampled in a trap net and measured 25 inches. Walleye sampled from the trap nets in 2016 were also above average in numbers and the average length was 16 inches.
Bluegill numbers in 2016 (6.4/trap net) were above average (1.5/trap net) compared to other similar area lakes and below the historical average (10.9/trap net) for Perch Lake. The average bluegill sampled was 7 inches long and about 4 years old. Almost half of the bluegill sampled in 2016 were 8 inches or larger. Selective harvest of bluegill is recommended. Releasing large bluegill keeps those "big fish" genes in the population for future generations.
Northern pike numbers in 2016 (2.7/gill net) were below average (4.0/gill net) compared to other similar area lakes and identical to the historical average on this lake. The average pike sampled was 20 inches which is slightly larger than the historical average length of 18.9 inches. The largest pike sampled in 2016 was 28 inches long.
What is the average air temp for Perch Lake?
Are there any state parks near Perch 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 Perch Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Whisper Lake | 0.8 mi | 46 | 25 ft |
| Bear Island Lake | 2.7 mi | 2,362 | 62 ft |
| Blueberry Lake | 2.8 mi | 125 | 6 ft |
| Birch Lake | 3.3 mi | 7,074 | 25 ft |
| Kangas Lake | 3.4 mi | 22 | 15 ft |
| Johnson Lake | 3.7 mi | 456 | 18 ft |
| One Pine Lake | 3.8 mi | 355 | 13 ft |
| Little Lake | 4.3 mi | 71 | 24 ft |
| Muckwa Lake | 4.4 mi | 147 | 8.5 ft |
| Cold Lake | 4.9 mi | 15 | 17 ft |
