Mayo Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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- What kind of fish can you catch in Mayo Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Mayo Lake?
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How big is Mayo Lake?
How deep is Mayo Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Mayo Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Mayo Lake?
What are the closest cities to Mayo Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Mayo Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Mayo Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Mayo Lake is a 165 acre lake located two miles southwest of Pequot Lakes in Crow Wing County. The maximum depth is 22', with 95% of the lake 15' or less. Emergent vegetation such as bulrush and water lilies surround much of the lake. Protection of aquatic vegetation, especially emergent vegetation, is important for maintaining good water quality. Aquatic vegetation is critical for fish spawning areas as well as providing habitat for fish and other aquatic life.
Northern pike were sampled in average numbers, when compared to similar lakes at 10.0/ gill net. Average length was 23.8" with 43% in the protected 22" to 26" slot. Fish over 26" made up 23% of the catch. Lakes in this part of the state have a new northern pike regulation enacted in 2018: possession limit of 10 with not more than 2 over 26". All from 22"-26" must be immediately released. Please refer to the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations for additional information.
Black crappies were sampled in high numbers at 9.0/gill net. Average length was 7.7". The trap net catch was average at 2.2/net. Average length was 7.0". For both gears combined 38% measured at least 8.0" in length. Bluegills were sampled in average numbers at 16.0/ trap net. Bluegills averaged 5.4" with only 3% measuring at least 7.0" in length. Mayo Lake bluegills over 7" were at least 7-years old.
No invasive species have been discovered in Mayo Lake, but they are located in the area. Lake users are required to inspect and remove any aquatic plants and animals from their watercraft and trailers, as well as pull the plug and drain all water from the watercraft, including bilges, livewells and baitwells.
What is the average air temp for Mayo Lake?
Are there any state parks near Mayo Lake?
Pillsbury State Forest
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Park
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Mayo Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| West Twin Lake | 1.1 mi | 127 | 42 ft |
| East Twin Lake | 1.2 mi | 163 | 45 ft |
| Fawn Lake | 1.9 mi | 64 | 40 ft |
| Sibley Lake | 2.0 mi | 444 | 40 ft |
| Lake Edna | 2.1 mi | 156 | 63 ft |
| Loon Lake | 2.2 mi | 232 | 25 ft |
| Loon Lake | 2.2 mi | 232 | 25 ft |
| Loon Lake | 2.2 mi | 232 | 25 ft |
| Cloverleaf Lake | 2.3 mi | 32 | |
| Lower Cullen Lake | 2.4 mi | 560 | 39 ft |
