Echo Lake
Carlton County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Echo Lake, MN
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How big is Echo Lake?
How deep is Echo Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Echo Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Northern Redbelly Dace, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Echo Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Echo Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Echo Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Echo Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Echo Lake is a 104.5-acre lake with 19.3 (18%) acres of littoral area and a maximum depth of 47 feet. The lake is located partially within Moose Lake State Park, east of Moose Lake, MN and has a MN DNR owned concrete access on the northeast side of the lake. Echo Lake is managed as primarily a Largemouth Bass fishery, and was last assessed in 2011. Echo Lake was surveyed during the summer of 2021 to update information about fish populations.
A total of 93 Largemouth Bass were sampled with electrofishing equipment. The catch rate of Largemouth Bass was 61.2 fish per hour of electrofishing on-time. Largemouth Bass average length was 13.0 inches and growth was average compared to other Duluth Area lakes. The proportion of adult Largemouth Bass that exceeded quality size (greater than 12 inches) was 82%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 15 inches) was 33%. The 2015 year-class was very strong, and other younger cohorts observed will continue to provide strong catch rates for anglers into the future at Echo Lake. Some very old Largemouth Bass were observed with a maximum age of 28 years old.
Northern Pike abundance of 3.5 per gillnet lift was down from 2011 (5.5) and was average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Northern Pike average length was 21.5 inches and growth was average compared to other Duluth Area lakes. The proportion of adult Northern Pike that exceeded quality size (greater than 21 inches) was 60%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 28 inches) was 5%.
Black Crappie abundance of 2.7 per gillnet lift was up from 2011 (0.5) and was average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Black Crappie mean length was 7.1 inches. The proportion of adult Black Crappie that exceeded quality size (greater than 8 inches) was 20%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 10 inches) was 13%. One large specimen over 13 inches long was captured.
Bluegill abundance of 5.0 per trapnet lift was up from 2011 (3.7) and was below average when compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average length of sampled Bluegills was 5.0 inches and growth was slow compared to other Duluth Area lakes.
Yellow Perch were scarce and catch has remained low for the last several investigations.
What is the average air temp for Echo Lake?
Are there any state parks near Echo 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 Echo Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.4 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 36 | 20 ft |
| Moosehead Lake | 1.5 mi | 279 | 18 ft |
| Moose Lake | 1.5 mi | 133 | 67 ft |
| Island Lake | 1.7 mi | 527 | 42 ft |
| Coffee Lake | 2.1 mi | 71 | 53 ft |
| Sand Lake | 2.2 mi | 527 | 47 ft |
| Lake Eleven | 2.9 mi | 108 | 49 ft |
| Lords Lake | 2.9 mi | 30 | |
| Lake Twelve | 3.3 mi | 65 | 31 ft |
