Dellwater Lake

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Dellwater Lake

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Dellwater Lake is a 199-acre lake located in western Beltrami County. The lake is classified as moderately productive and surround by forest and agricultural land. Water clarity averages 19 feet and the maximum depth is 29 feet. Dellwater has a mean depth of only 8 feet and is 82% littoral (< 15.0 feet), making it prone to partial winterkills. There are 2.5 miles of shoreline with no inlets or outlets connecting to other waterbodies. A public boat access is located on the western shore and has space for 10 vehicles.

A standard survey was completed on Dellwater Lake in 2020 to assess the fish community. Gamefish species targeted by anglers in this lake include Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.

Northern Pike abundance was high and has steadily increased since 2005. Northern Pike ranged from 14 to 28 inches in length and averaged about 2 pounds each. With 72% of Northern Pike outside the statewide/zone protected slot of 22-26 inches, anglers should have the opportunity to catch harvestable sized fish.

Bluegill lengths ranged from 4 to 8 inches and averaged 7 inches. Bluegill abundance was high and all but 1 fish were less than 8 inches long. Bluegill ages ranged from 1 to 10 years old. Bluegill growth is slow in Dellwater, with fish averaging just over 4 inches at 4 years old. The Bluegill population appears stunted due to high abundance, causing slow growth.

Black Crappie ranged from 6 to nearly 11 inches and averaged around 9 inches. Black Crappie abundance has recovered since adults were stocked in 2002, following a partial winterkill. Black Crappie also grow slowly in Dellwater Lake.

A total of 7 Largemouth Bass were captured with lengths ranging from 9 to 19 inches. Previous surveys targeting Largemouth Bass in 2006, 2008, and 2015 confirmed the population has reestablished following stocking to reintroduce the species in 2002.

Yellow Perch are an important forage species for Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass. Yellow Perch abundance was below average compared to similar lakes in the area. Yellow Perch ranged from 6 to 7 inches in length.

Other species sampled during the survey included Brown Bullhead, hybrid sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and White Sucker.

Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been found in Dellwater Lake. AIS can be transferred by anglers and boats from infested to non-infested waterbodies. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants and animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the lake. Please follow the current AIS regulations to avoid spreading to other lakes.

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