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White Bear Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, with anglers frequently catching walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, and sunfish. The lake also has several public access points, providing easy access for boaters and anglers.
In addition to fishing, popular activities on White Bear Lake include boating, swimming, water skiing, and kayaking. The lake is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with bald eagles, ospreys, and a variety of waterfowl frequently seen in the area.
There are several parks and beaches in the surrounding area, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The lake is located near the cities of White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, and Dellwood, which offer a range of amenities and attractions for visitors.
The area is also home to a variety of cultural attractions, including the White Bear Lake Historical Society and the White Bear Lake Arts Center. The area also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Marketfest and the White Bear Lake Winterfest.
Overall, White Bear Lake is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Minnesota.
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Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Spotfin Shiner, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
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What aquatic invasive species are found in White Bear Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
White Bear Lake is a mesotrophic lake in lake class 22. Surface acreage is 2,427 acres with 1,314 acres being littoral (54.4%) and the lake has a maximum depth of 83 feet. The primary management species in White Bear Lake are Walleyes and Muskellunge. A standard survey was conducted with gillnets and trap nets, and night time electrofishing to assess the fish population of White Bear Lake in 2016.
Walleyes were sampled at a catch rate of 2.17 fish per net in the gill nets, below the first quartile for abundance in class 22 lakes. This is a slight decrease from the 2.5 Walleyes per gillnet seen in the 2014 survey. Walleyes sampled in this survey ranged from 10 to 25 inches in length, and the average Walleyes was 17 inches in length. 69% of Walleyes sampled in this survey were greater than 15 inches in length, and 13% were greater than 20 inches in length. There were 9 year classes present ranging from 1 to 14, and the majority of fish sampled were between age-3 and age-6.
Northern Pike catch rate was 10.58 fish per gillnet, above average for class 22 lakes and an increase from the 7.17 pike per gill net sampled in 2014. The average Northern Pike sampled was 20.26 inches in length and pike up to 30 inches were sampled. Over 37% of sampled pike were greater than 21 inches in length and 3% were greater than 28 inches.
Yellow Perch catch rate was 3.58 fish per gill net in 2016, below average for class 22 lakes and a decrease from the 11.83 perch per gill net sampled in 2014. The average Yellow Perch sampled was 7.26 inches long and 33% of sampled perch were greater than 8 inches in length.
Night time electrofishing was conducted on June 7, 2016 to assess the Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass populations. Largemouth Bass catch rate was 26 bass per hour of on-time, indicative of low to moderate abundance for East Metro area lakes. The average size Largemouth Bass sampled was 10.96 inches in length, 20% of sampled bass were greater than 12 inches in length and no sampled Largemouth Bass were over 16 inches. Four Smallmouth Bass were sampled during night-time electrofishing, including an individual that was 19 inches in length. One Muskellunge was sampled during this survey by night time electrofishing, it was 46 inches in length.
Bluegill catch rate was 27.50 fish per trap net, above avaerage for class 22 lakes, and a slight decrease from the 33.67 per trap net sampled in 2014. The average Bluegill sampled in 2016 was 5.66 inches in length, 50% of sampled bluegills were greater than 6 inches in length and 7% were greater than 7 inches.
Black Crappie catch rate was 1.17 fish per trap net, above avaerage for class 22 lakes and a decrease from the 3.33 fish per trap net observed in 2014. The average Black Crappie sampled in trap nets in 2016 was 6.08 inches in length, 55% of sampled crappie were over 8 inches in length and no sampled fish were over 10 inches.
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For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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