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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Bavaria, MN
- How big is Lake Bavaria?
- How deep is Lake Bavaria?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Bavaria?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Lake Bavaria?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Bavaria?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Bavaria area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Lake Bavaria?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Bavaria?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Bavaria?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Bavaria?
How big is Lake Bavaria?
How deep is Lake Bavaria?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Bavaria?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Lake Bavaria?
What are the closest cities to Lake Bavaria?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Bavaria area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Lake Bavaria?
Are there boat launches on Lake Bavaria?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Bavaria?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Bavaria?
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 Bavaria Lake was conducted on June 20th - 21st 2023, 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 ten sampling stations, but one station was sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample five stations, a 15-foot seine was used at three stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at two stations. Nearshore sampling captured thirteen species of fish including one species that is intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Iowa Darter) and three that are tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Common Carp, Green Sunfish, and Fathead Minnow).
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, including three that are tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Black Bullhead, Common Carp, and Green Sunfish). Bluegill comprised a majority of the catch by number and by biomass.
The nearshore and trap net data were combined with gill net data from a July 2023 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., Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Black Bullhead 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 Bavaria 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 are similar to previous survey findings, which indicated that Bavaria Lake was impaired for aquatic life use based on the Fish IBI. The survey results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the Lower Minnesota River Watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Lake Bavaria?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Bavaria...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| McKnight Lake | 1.6 mi | 20 | |
| Wassermann Lake | 1.7 mi | 170 | 41 ft |
| Lake Jonathan | 1.7 mi | 20 | |
| Church Lake | 1.8 mi | 16 | 54 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 20 | 22 ft |
| Lake | 2.0 mi | 138 | |
| Kelser's Pond | 2.0 mi | 20 | 34 ft |
| Steiger Lake | 2.2 mi | 166 | 37 ft |
| Tamarack Lake | 2.6 mi | 28 | 82 ft |
| Carl Krey Lake | 2.6 mi | 42 |
