Little Bemidji Lake

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Little Bemidji Lake

Are there boat launches on Little Bemidji Lake?

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Little Bemidji is a lightly developed, 293-acre lake in north central Becker County, within the Ottertail River Watershed. The surrounding watershed is primarily mixed hardwood and conifer forest, with light development. There is a resort on the northwest shore and a public access on the west central shore. Boat access is also available from Elbow Lake via the Otter Tail River. On 07/17/2023, a standard survey of the Little Bemidji fish community was conducted. The primary gamefish species sought by anglers in this lake include Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.

Walleye numbers have increased slightly since the previous assessment that was conducted in 2018. In 2023, Walleyes ranging in size from 11 inches to 30 inches long were captured, with the average length being nearly 20 inches. Northern Pike sampled ranged from 14 to 35 inches, with an average length of 24 inches. Catch rates were down in 2023 compared to record high numbers of Northern Pike sampled during the 2018 assessment. Bluegills in Little Bemidji Lake are relatively abundant, and generally small. Fish over eight inches were not captured in 2023. The vast majority of the population of Bluegill is between 3.5 and six inches. Only ten Largemouth Bass were sampled during this survey. Bass had an average length of 12 inches, but fish just over 17 inches were observed. The Yellow Perch population has been declining in Little Bemidji since 1983. Just under 20 perch were sampled during the 2023 survey, and those fish averaged seven inches in length. Though the statewide trend for Tullibee (Cisco) is declining, the population within Little Bemidji is doing well. Abundance in 2023 was the highest ever recorded. Cisco ranging from seven inches to nearly 17 inches were sampled during this assessment. Cisco are a high protein forage species and are likely sustaining the forage base in this lake in the absence of Yellow Perch. Other species sampled during this assessment included Black Bullhead, hybrid sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.

Aquatic habitat near the shoreline in Little Bemidji Lake includes many areas of dense Chara, a native aquatic plant. Some areas of emergent vegetation also exist. These plants provide nesting and rearing areas for fish, as well as help stabilize shorelines and protect water quality. Preservation of the integrity of these vegetation stands are crucial for the long-term health of the aquatic life assemblage in Little Bemidji Lake.

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