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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Medicine Lake, MN
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How big is Bad Medicine Lake?
How deep is Bad Medicine Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Bad Medicine Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Bad Medicine Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Bad Medicine Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Bad Medicine Lake?
Are there boat launches on Bad Medicine Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Bad Medicine Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Bad Medicine Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Bad Medicine 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
Bad Medicine is a four mile long, narrow, 800-acre, 84 foot deep, clear water lake located in northeastern Becker County and within the White Earth Indian Reservation. The lake has steep, primarily rocky, slopes near shore. Although the lake lies within the Mississippi River drainage, it has no outlet and is primarily groundwater fed. Historical water clarity records from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency indicate the average water clarity is 25 feet at Bad Medicine Lake. A state-owned public access is located on the north shore off MN 113. Approximately 16,000 Rainbow Trout are stocked annually and Walleye fingerlings are stocked biennially in even years. A standard survey was done on Bad Medicine Lake in mid-July 2022 to assess the fish community.
Walleyes sampled during the 2022 survey ranged from 8.0 to 24.5 inches, with an average size 15.5 inches. Walleye gill net catch rates were above average for this lake and also higher than lakes of similar biological conditions. Fish over 15 inches represented 51% of the fish sampled. There is some natural reproduction of Walleye, but stronger year classes are presented in years of fingerling stockings.
Northern Pike abundance remains low in Bad Medicine Lake. The average length of Northern Pike sampled during the 2022 survey was 22.6 inches, while Northern Pike up to 35.5 inches were sampled. Gill nets sampled 31 Rainbow Trout during the 2022 survey, which was close to the lake's historical average. Lengths ranged from 11.7 to 15.5 inches, with an average length of 13.3 inches.
Smallmouth Bass remain abundant in Bad Medicine Lake, as the 2022 assessment documented the highest catch rate (3.7 per gill net) on record for this species. Average length of Smallmouth Bass sampled was 14.1 inches and fish up to 19.1 inches were sampled.
Rock Bass also are abundant, with an average length of 7.8 inches. Yellow Perch numbers continue to be low with their average length being 6.8 inches. Bluegill catches remain very low in surveys as Bad Medicine Lake lacks spawning habitat for Bluegill. Other species sampled in this assessment include Burbot, Tullibee (Cisco) and White Sucker. Although sampled in low numbers in previous surveys, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass were not found in 2022 survey.
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Are there any state parks near Bad Medicine Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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