Big Trout Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Big Trout Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Big Trout Lake, MN
- How big is Big Trout Lake?
- How deep is Big Trout Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Big Trout Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Big Trout Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Big Trout Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Big Trout Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Big Trout Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Big Trout Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Big Trout Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Big Trout Lake?
How big is Big Trout Lake?
How deep is Big Trout Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Big Trout Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Emerald Shiner, Finescale Dace, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Northern Redbelly Dace, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Big Trout Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Big Trout Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Big Trout Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Big Trout Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Big Trout Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Big Trout 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 Big Trout 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
Big Trout Lake is managed for Lake Trout and it also supports Lake Whitefish and Cisco (Tullibee); additionally, a number of other cool and warm water fish species are found in the lake. The dissolved oxygen and temperature profiles were measured on August 18, 2020 to monitor habitat for Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, and Cisco. Optimal conditions for Lake Trout (less than 11° C [52° F] and greater than or equal to 5 ppm DO) occurred in about 53 vertical ft from a depth of about 34 ft to down to 86 ft. Temperature at a dissolved oxygen concentration of 3 ppm (TDO3) value was 6° C (42° F). Big Trout Lake continues to have late-summer habitat suitable for Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, and Cisco, but in some years (particularly 2008, 2009, and 2016) much of the hypolimnion has marginal oxygen concentrations of around 4 ppm.
Big Trout Lake is normally stocked with about 20,000 Lake Trout fingerlings in odd-numbered years with some surplus adults stocked when available.
What is the average air temp for Big Trout Lake?
Are there any state parks near Big Trout Lake?
Crow Wing State Forest
Land O Lakes State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Pillsbury State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Big Trout Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Island Lake | 1.2 mi | 232 | 76 ft |
| Island-loon Lake | 1.3 mi | 176 | 76 ft |
| Rush Lake | 1.7 mi | 858 | 105 ft |
| Four Acre Lake | 1.8 mi | 15 | |
| Ox Lake | 2.0 mi | 241 | 74 ft |
| Little Ox Lake | 2.0 mi | 46 | 72 ft |
| McClain Lake | 2.5 mi | 47 | |
| Arla's Pond | 2.6 mi | 25 | |
| Arrowhead Lake | 2.8 mi | 296 | 13 ft |
| Pig Lake | 3.0 mi | 196 | 56 ft |
