Roosevelt Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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How big is Roosevelt Lake?
How deep is Roosevelt Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Roosevelt Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Golden Redhorse, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Roosevelt Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Roosevelt Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Roosevelt Lake?
Are there boat launches on Roosevelt Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Roosevelt Lake?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Roosevelt 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
Temperature-dissolved oxygen profiles were collected in the deepest basins on Roosevelt Lake on August 14th, 2023, to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee. Two profiles were collected due to the size and complexity of the lake (i.e., Water Quality Station 1 and 2). Based on the average of the two profiles, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 16 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 68.9 feet in Water Quality Station 1 (WQ 1), and 24.6 feet in WQ 2, both of which were below the thermocline at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L in WQ 1 (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 5.8?C (42.4?F).
TDO3 values cooler than 21.5?C indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for Cisco. Dissolved oxygen concentrations below the thermocline indicate that suitable oxythermal habitat for Cisco was available across a wide range of depths at the time of sampling during the summer of 2023. Data collected in 1988, 1999, and 2001 further indicate suitable oxythermal habitat across years, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 1999. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is available, Cisco are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore experience higher levels of stress.
What is the average air temp for Roosevelt Lake?
Are there any state parks near Roosevelt Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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| Smokey Hollow Lake | 0.8 mi | 125 | 25 ft |
| Papoose Lake | 1.5 mi | 89 | 21 ft |
| Lawrence Lake | 1.7 mi | 225 | 71 ft |
| Little Emily Lake | 1.7 mi | 99 | 26 ft |
| Allen Lake | 2.0 mi | 44 | 46 ft |
| Woods Lake | 2.0 mi | 37 | 10 ft |
| Bear Lake | 2.1 mi | 44 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.2 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.4 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 10 |
