Ripple Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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How deep is Ripple Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Ripple Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Ripple Lake was conducted on August 15, 2023 by Aitkin Area Fisheries staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all fourteen sampling stations, but four stations were sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample seven stations, a 15-foot seine was used at three stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at 4 stations. Nearshore sampling captured 16 species of fish including 4 species that were intolerant of disturbance (ie., Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Rock Bass) and one that was tolerant of disturbance (ie., Black Bullhead).
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a July 2023 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Black Bullhead). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey indicates Ripple Lake is in good health as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life used determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to Mississippi River (Brainerd) Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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Are there any state parks near Ripple Lake?
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Forest
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Father Hennepin State Park
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