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Frequently Asked Questions About Kreigle Lake, MN
- How big is Kreigle Lake?
- How deep is Kreigle Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Kreigle Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Kreigle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Kreigle Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Kreigle Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Kreigle Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Kreigle Lake?
How big is Kreigle Lake?
How deep is Kreigle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Kreigle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Kreigle Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Kreigle Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Kreigle lake is a 126 acre lake located two miles south of Avon in Stearns County. The lake has excellent water quality and a very diverse aquatic plant community. There is no public access. Northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill are present. The lake was surveyed in June 2010.
Northern pike abundance was similar to the last survey in 2000 and typical for lakes similar to Kreigle. The average size was 21 inches and 2.3 pounds; the largest northern pike caught was 35 inches. Northern pike growth was similar to other lakes statewide. The percentage of northern pike longer than 24 inches was 22%.
Largemouth bass were sampled in May 2010 by daytime electrofishing. The catch rate was good and 20% of bass were larger than 15 inches. The average size was 11.3 inches and one pound; the largest bass was 18.5 inches long.
The number of bluegill increased from the 2000 survey, but was within the expected range for lakes similar to Kreigle. Bluegill were mostly small; the average length was 5.7 inches and the largest individual was 7.5 inches. Bluegill growth was slow compared to statewide averages. Bluegill grew to six inches in length in eight years.
Black crappie were caught in low numbers, as in previous surveys, but the average length (9.7 inches) and weight (0.5 lbs) were high. Growth was similar to statewide averages.
No yellow perch were caught in 2010; previous surveys have found low numbers of yellow perch. Other species caught included: brown and yellow bullhead, bowfin, hybrid sunfish, and pumpkinseed.
What is the average air temp for Kreigle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Kreigle 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 Kreigle Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Kalla Lake | 0.9 mi | 106 | 48 ft |
| Big Spunk Lake | 1.0 mi | 415 | 38 ft |
| Pitts Lake | 1.3 mi | 114 | 18 ft |
| Schmid Lake | 1.6 mi | 38 | 34 ft |
| Minnie Lake | 1.8 mi | 20 | 59 ft |
| Minnie Lake | 1.8 mi | 27 | 57 ft |
| Middle Spunk Lake | 2.0 mi | 236 | 81 ft |
| Big Watab Lake | 2.3 mi | 246 | 123 ft |
| Koop Lake | 2.6 mi | 60 | 52 ft |
| Lower Spunk Lake | 2.8 mi | 179 | 27.5 ft |
