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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Lake, MN
- How big is Virginia Lake?
- How deep is Virginia Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Virginia Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Virginia Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Virginia Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Virginia Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Virginia Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Virginia Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Virginia Lake?
How big is Virginia Lake?
How deep is Virginia Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Virginia Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Virginia Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Virginia Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Virginia Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Virginia Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Virginia Lake is a 32-acre lake with a maximum depth of 44 feet located within the city limits of Virginia in central St. Louis County. Most of the shoreline is owned by the city of Virginia and accessible to anglers. There is a public fishing pier on the north side of the lake extending out to water that is 30 feet deep. Boats and canoes are allowed on the lake. Outboard motors are not allowed on Virginia Lake by city ordinance, but electric motors are allowed. There is a fish consumption advisory on Silver Lake (www.mndnr.gov/Lakefinder).
The lake is well-known for its abundant bluegill population. Based on the 2010 assessment, anglers can expect to catch bluegill up to eight inches long. It takes eight years to grow an eight inch bluegill in Virginia Lake. There is a black crappie fishery in Virginia Lake, but it has been declining in numbers. Crappie up to 10 inches have been sampled by DNR personnel. Other panfish species are yellow perch, rock bass, and pumpkinseed. Perch up to nine inches were sampled.
There is an abundant, high quality northern pike fishery in Virginia Lake. In 2010, pike abundance was higher than past assessments and other area lakes. In 2010, pike sampled ranged in length from 17 to 42 inches with an average length of 23 inches. Five different year classes were identified.
An occasional walleye can be caught in Virginia Lake. DNR personnel stock walleye on odd numbered years.
What is the average air temp for Virginia Lake?
Are there any state parks near Virginia 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 Virginia Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Silver Lake | 0.4 mi | 46 | 29 ft |
| Manganika Lake | 3.1 mi | 168 | 24 ft |
| Mashkenode Lake | 3.5 mi | 128 | 14 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.0 mi | 17 | 30 ft |
| Mott Pit | 4.3 mi | 18 | 80 ft |
| Gilbert Pit | 4.9 mi | 254 | 443 ft |
| Deep Lake | 5.4 mi | 73 | 50 ft |
| Burns Pit | 5.4 mi | 13 | 95 ft |
| White Lake | 5.8 mi | 48 | 28 ft |
| Ely Lake | 5.9 mi | 723 | 70 ft |
