Poplar Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Poplar Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar Lake, MN
- How big is Poplar Lake?
- How deep is Poplar Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Poplar Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Poplar Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Poplar Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Poplar Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Poplar Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Poplar Lake?
How big is Poplar Lake?
How deep is Poplar Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Poplar Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Lake Whitefish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Poplar Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Poplar Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Poplar Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A temperature-dissolved oxygen profile was collected in the deepest basin on Poplar Lake on August 1st, 2023 to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Lake Whitefish. Based on the profile, 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 10 feet. The dissolved oxygen did not reach 3.0 mg/L or less throughout the profile, and therefore there was sufficient oxygen from the surface to the bottom of the lake at the time of sampling. Since no TDO3 value can be calculated, the lowest dissolved oxygen level recorded was 4.6 ppm at 6.5°C (43.7°F) which was found at the deepest depth of the profile (68.9 feet).
TDO3 values cooler than 17.2°C indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for Lake Whitefish. Dissolved oxygen concentrations below the thermocline indicate that suitable oxythermal habitat for Lake Whitefish was available across a range of depths at the time of sampling during the summer of 2023. Data collected in 1984-2016 further indicate suitable oxythermal habitat across years. When adequate oxythermal habitat is available, Lake Whitefish are not squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore do not experience higher levels of stress.
Are there any state parks near Poplar 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 Poplar Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lizz Lake | 0.9 mi | 23 | 30 ft |
| Caribou Lake | 1.6 mi | 246 | 26 ft |
| Road Lake | 1.7 mi | 12 | 15 ft |
| Leo Lake | 1.7 mi | 102 | 28 ft |
| Swamp Lake | 1.7 mi | 181 | 10 ft |
| Moss Lake | 1.9 mi | 254 | 86 ft |
| Birch Lake | 1.9 mi | 236 | 69 ft |
| East Otter Lake | 2.0 mi | 44 | 15 ft |
| Squint Lake | 2.1 mi | 16 | 23 ft |
| Gore Lake | 2.2 mi | 15 |
