Lake Fifteen
Clay County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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- How big is Lake Fifteen?
- How deep is Lake Fifteen?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Fifteen?
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- Are there places to stay in the Lake Fifteen area?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Fifteen?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Fifteen?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Fifteen?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Fifteen?
How big is Lake Fifteen?
How deep is Lake Fifteen?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Fifteen?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lake Fifteen?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Fifteen area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Lake Fifteen is a 133-acre, class 34 lake in southeastern Clay County. It is within the Buffalo River Watershed District. The lake's maximum depth is approximately 24 feet, and has a history of infrequent winterkills. There is a DNR maintained public access on the north shore. The fish community was assessed in June 2019 using six gill nets and nine trap nets.
Northern Pike have been historically abundant in Lake Fifteen, and this was also the case in 2019. Pike size was respectable, with the average length of measured fish found to be just over 24 inches.
Unlike Northern Pike, Walleye abundance in Lake Fifteen has been historically low. Only five Walleyes were caught during the survey in 2019. Those sampled had an average length of 21.8 inches, and a maximum length of 25.1 inches.
Bluegill abundance was similar to past surveys, with fish averaging 5.9 inches long. Although fish up to 8.5 inches were measured, most Bluegill were less than 7.5 inches long. Compared to previous surveys, crappies and bass were relatively abundant in 2019. The average length of Largemouth Bass sampled was 8.8 inches. Crappies ranged in size from 7.1 to 11.3 inches long, and had an average length of 8.7 inches.
Yellow Perch abundance was low, with the largest fish measuring only 7.3 inches long. Bullhead abundance was low, with both Black and Brown Bullheads present. Other species sampled included Golden Shiner, hybird sunfish, Pumpkinseed, and White Sucker. Snapping and painted turtles were also observed.
What is the average air temp for Lake Fifteen?
Are there any state parks near Lake Fifteen?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Fifteen...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.6 mi | 35 | |
| Mayfield Lake | 0.9 mi | 32 | |
| Nelson Lake | 1.4 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 15 | |
| Lake Thirteen | 1.6 mi | 44 | |
| Lake Three | 2.0 mi | 94 | |
| Lake Laura | 2.1 mi | 54 | |
| Long Lake | 2.5 mi | 96 | |
| Turtle Lake | 2.7 mi | 196 | 73 ft |
| Ness Lake | 3.1 mi | 40 |
