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Frequently Asked Questions About Mink Lake, MN
- How big is Mink Lake?
- How deep is Mink Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Mink Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Mink Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Mink Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Mink Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Mink Lake?
How big is Mink Lake?
How deep is Mink Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Mink Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Mink Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Mink Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Mink Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Mink 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
Mink Lake is located south of the city of Buffalo and outlets to Buffalo Lake by a narrow channel and culvert. The lake area is 91 acres and the maximum depth is 36 feet. Water clarity is better than Buffalo Lake. The small watershed is mostly pasture, row crops, and forest. A public access is located at the outlet on Buffalo Lake, but the culvert under County Road 12 prevents most boats from accessing Mink Lake. The last lake survey was in 1988.
Northern Pike numbers declined from 1988 to 2013, but were still above the range of expected values for lakes similar to Mink Lake. Lengths ranged from 16.3 to 28.4 inches with an average length and weight of 22.7 inches and 2.6 pounds. Thirty two percent of Northern Pike were longer than 24 inches. Despite a connection to Buffalo Lake, no Walleye were captured. Largemouth Bass are present in the lake and are typically sampled by boat electrofishing in the spring, but lack of access prevented electrofishing in 2013.
Black Crappie numbers decreased from 1988, but the catch rate was still within the expected range for similar lakes. Black Crappie lengths ranged from 4.5 to 8.2 inches and the average size was small (6.3 inches, 0.13 pounds). The Bluegill catch increased greatly from 1988, but was still within the expected range for lakes similar to Mink. Bluegill were also small, ranging in length from 3.4 to 8.1 inches with an average length and weight of 4.9 inches and 0.1 pounds. Other species caught included: Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Bullhead.
What is the average air temp for Mink Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Mink Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Tamarack Lake | 0.8 mi | 62 | 26 ft |
| Buffalo Lake | 1.0 mi | 1,552 | 33 ft |
| Deer Lake | 1.2 mi | 171 | 27 ft |
| Goose Lake | 1.7 mi | 52 | 14 ft |
| Birch Lake | 2.0 mi | 99 | 26 ft |
| South Berthiaume Lake | 2.3 mi | 20 | 73 ft |
| North Berthiaume Lake | 2.6 mi | 24 | 43 ft |
| Fadden Lake | 2.8 mi | 20 | 48 ft |
| Dean Lake | 3.2 mi | 176 | 20 ft |
| Albert Lake | 3.3 mi | 58 | 47 ft |
