Steiger Lake

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Steiger Lake

Are there boat launches on Steiger Lake?

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What are the fishing regulations for Steiger Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Steiger Lake 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?

What aquatic invasive species are found in Steiger Lake?

Steiger Lake is a 166-acre lake with a maximum depth of 37 feet. Steiger is located north of the City of Victoria, in northeastern Carver County. Three Rivers Park District owns and maintains a public access ramp (subject to Three Rivers Park District rules and hours) located off of County Road 5 on the southeast shore of the lake. Steiger is primarily managed for Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass, but includes catchable populations of Bluegill and Black Crappie. A special catch-and-release regulation for Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass was implemented in 1988 and remains in place.

A Standard Survey (gill nets, trap nets, and electrofishing) was conducted on Steiger Lake during the week of 7/29/2019 to assess the fishery. Steiger Lake had poor water clarity, measured at 3 feet during the time of this survey. Dissolved oxygen was zero parts per million (ppm) below 13 feet during the survey period. Eurasian Watermilfoil was found in Steiger Lake in 2002 and remains present.

High numbers of Northern Pike were sampled with gill nets (9.7/net) -- -- above the expected cate rate of similar lakes in the area. There were 58 Northern Pike sampled in gill nets, with an average size of 26.2 inches and the largest measured at 34.0 inches. Northern Pike are maintaining a balanced population (an intermediate between high numbers of small fish and few numbers of large fish). Growth rates were fast compared to the statewide average, with an average length of 20.3 by age 3 and 25.4 inches by age 5. Northern Pike in Steiger Lake appear to benefit from the catch-and-release regulation with consistently high numbers and sizes, providing excellent angling opportunity.

Largemouth Bass were sampled during spring 2019 with nighttime boat electrofishing. Catch rates were moderate, with 45.7 fish/hour. Fifty-four total bass were sampled, with an average length of 14.1 inches and the largest measured at 19.3 inches. Despite a lack of the largest individuals (20"+), Steiger Lake supports an excellent bass fishery with over 54% of the total catch greater than 15 inches. Similar to Northern Pike, the Largemouth Bass in Steiger Lake appear to benefit from the catch-and-release regulation with an abundance of desirable sized fish.

Bluegill were sampled with trap nets (36.0/net) at moderately high catch rates compared to similar lakes in the area. There were 288 Bluegill sampled in trap nets during the 2019 survey, with an average length of 5.9 inches and the largest measured at 7.7 inches. Despite a lack of the largest individuals (8"+), over 25% of fish sampled were greater than 7 inches and should provide plenty of angling opportunity.

Black Crappie were sampled with gill nets (19.8/net) and trap nets (3.3/net), near the expected catch rate of similar lakes in the area. Black Crappie in Steiger Lake appear to prefer offshore summer habitat based on the long-term differences between high gill net (offshore) and low trap net (nearshore) catches. There were 144 Black Crappie sampled during the 2019 survey, with an average length of 6.7 inches and the largest measured at 13.4 inches. Although the majority of Black Crappie sampled were less than 8 inches (83%), there were fish present greater than 10 inches (1%), and even 12 inches (1%) in Steiger Lake.

Other fish species sampled in low abundances were Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.

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