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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Riley, MN
- How big is Lake Riley?
- How deep is Lake Riley?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Riley?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Lake Riley?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Riley?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Riley area?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Riley?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Riley?
- What are the fishing regulations for Lake Riley?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Riley?
How big is Lake Riley?
How deep is Lake Riley?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Riley?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Lake Riley?
What are the closest cities to Lake Riley?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Riley area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Riley?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Riley?
What are the fishing regulations for Lake Riley?
There are specific fishing regulations Lake Riley that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Riley?
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
Lake Riley is a 296-acre lake with a maximum depth of 49 feet. The lake is located west of Eden Prairie, and Walleye are stocked each year by the lake association. During the summer of 2021, water clarity was neither extremely high nor extremely low, and the lake held good levels of dissolved oxygen to a depth of 32 feet. Zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil are present in Riley.
In 2021, a special regulation for Bluegill and Crappie was implemented; anglers are now allowed to harvest only 5 fish of each species. The goal of the regulation is to reduce harvest of panfish so that they can live longer and grow to a larger size. A Standard Survey was conducted during the summer of 2021 to assess the gamefish populations.
Walleye were caught in low numbers in 2021, and a broad range of sizes of fish were present. Annual Walleye stocking by the lake association began in 2015, and the fish in the 2021 survey give a snapshot of the population that those efforts have established. Fish lengths were between 9 and 26 inches, with an average of 18 inches. The presence of smaller fish shows that recent stockings have been successful. Although not highly abundant, Walleye are persisting in the lake.
Northern Pike were sampled in high numbers in 2021, and fish size was good. Lengths were between 18 and 39 inches, with an average of 27 inches. A lot of the fish were in the 22 to 26 inch protected slot, and 40% of the catch exceeded 26 inches. Riley should provide quality Northern Pike fishing for both catch and release and harvest angling.
Bluegill were moderately abundant and tended to be smaller in size. Fish lengths were between 2 and 8 inches, with a 5 inch average. Since Bluegill were not highly abundant in Riley, competition for food should not limit their growth. With a reduction in harvest from the new 5 fish possession limit, these fish will hopefully live longer, and attain greater size. It takes a Bluegill 8 years to reach 8 inches in Riley.
Black Crappie were caught in low numbers, but size was good. Fish lengths were between 5 and 11 inches, with a 7 inch average. Twenty percent of the catch were larger than 9 inches.
Yellow Bullhead were highly abundant in 2021. Fish lengths were between 8 and 12 inches, with a 10 inch average.
Other fishes caught in low abundance included Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch.
What is the average air temp for Lake Riley?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Riley...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Rice Lake | 1.0 mi | 69 | |
| Lake Susan | 1.4 mi | 88 | 17 ft |
| Mitchell Lake | 2.0 mi | 114 | 19 ft |
| Red Rock Lake | 2.4 mi | 97 | 16 ft |
| Shakopee Memorial Pond | 2.5 mi | 10 | 3 ft |
| Round Lake | 2.6 mi | 31 | 37 ft |
| School Lake | 2.7 mi | 10 | |
| Lotus Lake | 2.8 mi | 245 | 29 ft |
| Lake Ann | 3.0 mi | 116 | 45 ft |
| McCoy Lake | 3.1 mi | 10 |
