Jack Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Jack Lake is a 142-acre lake with 2.50 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 110 feet located southeast of Walker, Minnesota. A county-owned public access is located on the west shore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Jack Lake is in Lake Class 23; lakes in this class are generally very deep and very clear. Other area lakes in this class include Baby, Mule, Grave, and Ponto. Jack Lake is connected to Leech Lake through an unnavigable wetland. Jack Lake is entirely within the Chippewa National Forest and Leech Lake Indian Reservation. A majority of the shoreline is publicly owned and undeveloped. The lake is primarily managed for Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill and secondarily for Black Crappie and Tullibee (Cisco).
Jack Lake has a moderate population of Northern Pike (6.7 fish per net) with an average length and weight of 22.2 inches and 2.4 pounds. Northern Pike ranged from 17 to 29 inches. Bluegill are abundant, but small in size with most fish below 6 inches; lengths ranged from 3 to 8.0 inches. Few Largemouth Bass were sampled as no electrofishing was conducted. Bass ranged in length from 7 to 19 inches, with an average length and weight of 14.1 inches and 1.9 pounds. Other species sampled included Black Crappie, Bowfin (Dogfish), Tullibee (Cisco), Hybrid Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and Pumpkinseed.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Jack Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lakeshore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Jack Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Nomad Lake | 1.0 mi | 15 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.2 mi | 10 | |
| Deep Lake | 1.6 mi | 24 | 62 ft |
| Hanson Lake | 1.9 mi | 34 | 28 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 49 | |
| Turtle Lake | 2.3 mi | 75 | 23 ft |
| Big Hanson Lake | 2.4 mi | 18 | 95 ft |
| Shell Lake | 2.9 mi | 17 | |
| Wabegon Lake | 3.0 mi | 40 | |
| Rat Lake | 3.3 mi | 87 | 35 ft |
