Reitz Lake
Carver County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reitz Lake, MN
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How big is Reitz Lake?
How deep is Reitz Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Reitz Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Central Mudminnow, Fathead Minnow, Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Reitz Lake?
What are the closest cities to Reitz Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Reitz Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Reitz Lake?
Are there boat launches on Reitz Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Reitz Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Reitz Lake?
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
Reitz Lake is 92-acres (45.7 littoral acres), with a maximum depth of 36 feet. Reitz is located east of Waconia in central Carver County. Public water access is provided by the DNR Parks and Trails on the north side of the lake off of Reitz Lake road (up to 3 vehicle/trailer parking spaces). Reitz is primarily managed for Bluegill and Black Crappie, but also supports catchable populations of Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.
Reitz Lake has been known to "boom or bust" in recent years. The last reported partial winterkill occurred during the winter of 2018-2019. A Standard Survey (9 trap nets/2 gill nets) was conducted on Reitz Lake during the week of 6/21/2021 to assess the fishery. During the 2021 survey, Reitz was productive (brown stained water), with low-moderate water clarity, measured at 4 feet during the time of this survey. Dissolved oxygen was zero parts per million (ppm) below 11 feet during the survey period. Eurasian Watermilfoil has been found in Reitz Lake and remains present.
High numbers of Bluegill were sampled with trap nets (107.8/net). There were 970 Bluegill sampled in trap nets during the 2021 survey, with an average length of 4.8 inches and the largest measured at 8.4 inches. Although Bluegill sizes are currently small and numbers are high, growth rates should also be high following the previous winterkill (2018-2019).
Extremely high numbers of Black Crappie were sampled with gill nets (56/net) and trap nets (77.3/net). There were 658 Black Crappie sampled during the 2021 survey, with an average length of 6.3 inches and the largest measured at 11.8 inches. Black Crappie growth rates were fast compared to similar lakes with an average size of 6.2 inches by age 2. The current Black Crappie population is dominated by a single (2019) year class (95% of catch), likely a product of the 2018-2019 winterkill. With fast growth and high abundances, Black Crappie should provide desirable angling opportunity in the next 2-3 years.
Largemouth Bass are present in Reitz Lake, although targeted boat-electrofishing did not occur during the 2021 survey. Incidental capture with trap and gill nets caught a single Largemouth Bass, which measured 11.4 inches. Largemouth Bass appear to have been negatively impacted from the 2018-2019 winterkill, as such, targeted boat-electrofishing during the next survey should be prioritized to assess the actual impact.
Record high numbers of Northern Pike were sampled with gill nets (16.5/net). Although catch rates were highs, size structure was substantially lower than previous surveys. There were 33 Northern Pike sampled in gill nets, with an average size of 21.3 inches and the largest measured at 31.9 inches. While numbers of pike have increased from the previous surveys, much of this increase can potentially be attributed to an abundance of food resources (Bluegill and Black Crappie) following the 2018-2019 winterkill.
Other fish species sampled in low abundances were Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Reitz Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Turbid Lake | 1.7 mi | 40 | 37 ft |
| Piersons Lake | 2.4 mi | 267 | 40 ft |
| Lake Waconia | 2.8 mi | 3,080 | 37 ft |
| Burandt Lake | 2.9 mi | 97 | 24 ft |
| Carl Krey Lake | 3.0 mi | 42 | |
| Parley Lake | 3.2 mi | 258 | 18 ft |
| Lake | 3.5 mi | 138 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.5 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.5 mi | 42 | |
| Wassermann Lake | 3.6 mi | 170 | 41 ft |
