North Center Lake
Chisago County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Center Lake, MN
- How big is North Center Lake?
- How deep is North Center Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in North Center Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for North Center Lake?
- What are the closest cities to North Center Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the North Center Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on North Center Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near North Center Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for North Center Lake?
- What is the average air temp for North Center Lake?
- Are there any state parks near North Center Lake?
How big is North Center Lake?
How deep is North Center Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in North Center Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for North Center Lake?
What are the closest cities to North Center Lake?
Are there places to stay in the North Center Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on North Center Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near North Center Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for North Center Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations North Center 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?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in North Center 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
North Center Lake is located within Center City and connected to South Center Lake by a navigable channel. The lake receives heavy angling pressure. North Center is managed primarily for Walleye and Northern Pike, with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie as secondary species. Angler concern over statewide declines in Northern Pike quality called for additional special regulations in the early 2000's. A public meeting regarding Northern Pike management on North Center took place in the fall of 2002. The consensus was to implement a 24 to 36 inch protected slot limit starting in 2003.
An ice out trap netting survey was conducted on North Center Lake during the middle of April 2022 to attain length frequencies of pike in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the protected slot limit. Sixty trap net lifts over a 6 day period sampled 72 Northern Pike. Pike ranged from 15.1 to 39.8 inches in length and averaged 27.2 inches. The special regulation in place will protect medium sized fish until they attain a large size for anglers while allowing harvest of the numerous smaller fish. Anglers can expect to catch moderate numbers of smaller sized Northern Pike with the opportunity to catch and release good numbers of fish within the protected slot.
What is the average air temp for North Center Lake?
Are there any state parks near North Center Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around North Center Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Pioneer Lake | 0.7 mi | 77 | 8 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.9 mi | 12 | |
| North Lindstrom Lake | 1.3 mi | 142 | 29 ft |
| Little Lake | 1.8 mi | 168 | 23 ft |
| South Center Lake | 2.1 mi | 835 | 109 ft |
| South Lindstrom Lake | 2.2 mi | 455 | 34 ft |
| Sunrise Lake | 2.2 mi | 796 | 21 ft |
| Wallmark Lake | 2.8 mi | 136 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.9 mi | 17 | |
| Lake Mattson | 3.3 mi | 25 |
