Eagle Lake
Cottonwood County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle Lake, MN
- How big is Eagle Lake?
- How deep is Eagle Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Eagle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Eagle Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Eagle Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Eagle Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Eagle Lake?
How big is Eagle Lake?
How deep is Eagle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Eagle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Fathead Minnow.
What are the closest cities to Eagle Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Eagle Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Eagle Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Eagle Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Eagle Lake is a 120-acre, class 43 lake located near the City of Mountain Lake in Cottonwood County. Eagle Lake averages 6.0 ft. deep, with a maximum depth of 8.0 ft. Lack of an aeration system and the lakes shallowness make it prone to occasional winterkills if ice is thick and/or snow covered. While winterkill was limited in the area during the winter of 2017-2018, dissolved oxygen in was low at 0.3 ppm on March 2, 2018, well below 2.0 ppm, the level at which fish become stressed. Eagle Lake is managed primarily for yellow perch, and secondarily for northern pike and walleye. A winterkill check was conducted on May 10, 2018 by daytime electrofishing the perimeter of the lake.
The most recent standard survey done in August of 2014 showed that restocking efforts following the winterkill of 2013-2014 were successful, as desired numbers of Black Bullhead, Northern pike, Walleye and Yellow Perch were captured. The winterkill check conducted in 2018 suggested that Eagle Lake had taken a significant winterkill as thousands of Black Bullhead were observed during sampling, and very few Yellow Perch were observed (19.3 per hour). Other game species were not observed. In response to the winterkill, Walleye fry were stocked in the spring of 2018, and an additional 130 adult Walleye were stocked during the summer. Eagle Lake is scheduled to be surveyed in 2020.
What is the average air temp for Eagle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Eagle 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 Eagle Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Long Lake | 1.1 mi | 99 | |
| Bingham Lake | 2.8 mi | 270 | 10 ft |
| Mountain Lake | 3.0 mi | 230 | 8 ft |
| Bartsh Lake | 3.3 mi | 57 | |
| Bat Lake | 3.7 mi | 91 | |
| Clear Lake | 4.9 mi | 79 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.7 mi | 67 | |
| Warren Pond | 6.2 mi | 15 | |
| Three Lake | 6.5 mi | 59 | |
| Cottonwood Lake | 6.7 mi | 155 | 10 ft |
