Vanduse Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-4 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Vanduse Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Vanduse Lake, MN
- How big is Vanduse Lake?
- How deep is Vanduse Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Vanduse Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Vanduse Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Vanduse Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Vanduse Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Vanduse Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Vanduse Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Vanduse Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Vanduse Lake?
How big is Vanduse Lake?
How deep is Vanduse Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Vanduse Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Vanduse Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Vanduse Lake?
Are there boat launches on Vanduse Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Vanduse Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Vanduse Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Vanduse Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Reports from lake residents describing a severe winterkill on Vanduse Lake were received late in the winter of 2019. The lake has a history of winterkill particularly in the north basin. To follow up with these reports a post winterkill survey was conducted on 6/03/2019. Two gill nets and six trap nets were set at varying locations around the lake. Both gears caught fish in good numbers indicating the severity of the winterkill may not have been as severe as originally thought. Though not directly comparable since only 2 gill nets were used compared to 6 in the standard survey, catches of Northern Pike (15/net) and Black Crappie (14/net) were at or above historical averages. Trap net catches showed a catch of 5 Bluegill per net which is lower than the long term average of around 30 so it's possible that Bluegill density may have been reduced to some degree. Nonetheless restocking of the lake was not necessary. Periodic winterkills occur frequently in the area and are generally thought to help improve growth rates and size structure of sunfish species and Northern Pike populations by reducing intra and interspecific competition. We encourage people to report potential winterkills for our records as many likely go unnoticed.
What is the average air temp for Vanduse Lake?
Are there any state parks near Vanduse 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 Vanduse Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Hay Lake | 2.0 mi | 129 | 32 ft |
| Little Ball Bluff Lake | 3.0 mi | 37 | 49 ft |
| Blackface Lake | 3.2 mi | 192 | 18 ft |
| Ball Bluff Lake | 3.5 mi | 169 | 78 ft |
| Little Blackface Lake | 3.8 mi | 22 | |
| Long Lake | 4.6 mi | 25 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.0 mi | 10 | |
| Bay Lake | 5.1 mi | 35 | 36 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.3 mi | 12 | |
| Little Red Horse Lake | 5.9 mi | 30 |
