Summit Lake

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Summit Lake is an 80 acre lake with a maximum depth of 10 feet and is located near the city of Windom in Cottonwood County. The lake is presently managed for largemouth bass as the primary species while bluegill and walleye are managed secondarily. The lake was reclaimed in 1992 and restocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, and walleye in 1993. Unauthorized stocking resulted in additional fish species present in 1996 and 2000. The lake is susceptible to algae blooms and winterkill since the addition of black bullhead in Summit. Because of low oxygen levels in the lake during the winter of 2000-01, the following status of the fishery may likely have changed drastically. The largemouth bass electrofishing catch rate was 12.7 in 2000 compared to 30.0 in 1996. Lengths ranged from 12.2 to 16.0 inches and averaged 19.6 inches. Year classes from 1995 through 2000 were not collected during the assessment indicating minimal natural reproduction. The bluegill trapnet catch rate of 26.4 was high for lakes similar to Summit. The bluegill trapnet catch rate was 16.6 in 1996. Lengths of bluegill ranged from 3.9 to 8.7 inches and averaged 5.8 inches. The bluegill population was dominated by age 2 fish (84% of the fish collected). The black crappie trapnet catch rate of 74.3 was high for lakes similar to Summit . The black crappie trapnet catch rate was 2.3 in 1996. Lengths ranged from 4.9 to 10.9 inches and averaged 6.4 inches. Year classes from 1995 through 1998 were collected during the survey. The population was dominated by age 2 fish (77% of the fish collected). The black bullhead trapnet catch rate of 190.1 was high for lakes similar to Summit. The black bullhead CPUE was 25.2 in 196. Lengths of black bullhead ranged from 4.6 to 11.8 and averaged 9.5 inches. Two northern pike and zero walleye were collected during the assessment. To promote and maintain a healthy fish population, pollution and other inputs need to be controlled. Fish habitat is directly affected by water quality. Nutrient, sediment and other waste inputs can drastically alter the chemical and physical components of a lake. It is paramount to maintain if not improve the current water quality of Summit Lake through watershed management to preserve this fishery for future generations to enjoy.

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