Bijou Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Bijou Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Bijou Lake, MN
- How big is Bijou Lake?
- How deep is Bijou Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Bijou Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Bijou Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Bijou Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Bijou Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Bijou Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Bijou Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Bijou Lake?
How big is Bijou Lake?
How deep is Bijou Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Bijou Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Bijou Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Bijou Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Bijou Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Bijou Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Bijou (Beseau) Lake is a 210-acre lake located in western Becker County. The agricultural watershed, marginal water quality, and continuing shoreline development make it susceptible to winterkill. Bijou Lake has experienced a light winterkill in 2004, a moderate winterkill in 2001, and a severe winterkill in 1994. Property owners reported abundant dead fish in the spring of 2023, which prompted a fisheries survey to be conducted in May 2023 to assess the severity of the winterkill.
Dead fish of all species were observed while surveying. Trap nets captured Northern Pike, White Sucker, Black Crappie, Black Bullhead, and Yellow Bullhead. These are all species which are more tolerant to low oxygen conditions, but no species were abundant. Northern Pike had an average length of 21 inches. Bijou Lake appears to have experienced a significant winterkill for Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass during the 2022-2023 winter. This would be the first major winterkill in Bijou Lake since 1994. As a result, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie were reintroduced in spring 2023. Angling opportunities for Northern Pike are still available, but it will take several years to have quality fishing for other species.
What is the average air temp for Bijou Lake?
Are there any state parks near Bijou 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 Bijou Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Shoe Lake | 1.0 mi | 40 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.3 mi | 17 | |
| Pump Lake | 1.4 mi | 62 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 15 | |
| Stakke Lake | 1.8 mi | 497 | 15 ft |
| Axberg Lake | 2.1 mi | 43 | 14 ft |
| Fig Lake | 2.2 mi | 86 | |
| Ness Lake | 2.3 mi | 40 | |
| Overson Lake | 2.5 mi | 54 | |
| Jergenson Lake | 2.7 mi | 59 |
