Lake Zumbra
Carver County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Zumbra, MN
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How big is Lake Zumbra?
How deep is Lake Zumbra?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Zumbra?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Lake Zumbra?
What are the closest cities to Lake Zumbra?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Zumbra area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Zumbra?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Zumbra?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in the Zumbra portion of Zumbra-Sunny Lake was conducted on June 14-16, 2021, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all 10 sampling stations, but one station was sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample six stations, a 15-foot seine was used to sample three stations, and site conditions prevented the use of a seine at one station. Nearshore sampling captured nine species of fish including two species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish and Least Darter) and one that is tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Green Sunfish).
A concurrent summer trap net survey was also conducted by IBI Program staff. Nine trap nets were set along the shoreline in locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Trap net sampling captured nine species of fish. Bluegill comprised a majority of the catch by number and biomass.
The nearshore and trap net data were combined with gill net data from a June 2020 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Banded Killifish, Least Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish and Common Carp). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Results from this survey provide evidence that the fish community in the Zumbra portion of Zumbra-Sunny Lake is adversely impacted by stressors, as indicated by an FIBI score below the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. These results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the Mississippi River-Twin Cities Watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Zumbra...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Stone Lake | 0.7 mi | 101 | 30 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.0 mi | 17 | |
| Schutz Lake | 1.1 mi | 106 | 49 ft |
| Steiger Lake | 1.2 mi | 166 | 37 ft |
| Lake Auburn | 1.5 mi | 291 | 84 ft |
| Tamarack Lake | 1.7 mi | 28 | 82 ft |
| Lake Virginia | 1.7 mi | 105 | 34 ft |
| Church Lake | 1.9 mi | 16 | 54 ft |
| Kelser's Pond | 1.9 mi | 20 | 34 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.0 mi | 42 |
