Platte Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Platte Lake, MN
- How big is Platte Lake?
- How deep is Platte Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Platte Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Platte Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Platte Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Platte Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Platte Lake?
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- What are the fishing regulations for Platte Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Platte Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Platte Lake?
How big is Platte Lake?
How deep is Platte Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Platte Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Platte Lake?
What are the closest cities to Platte Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Platte Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Platte Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Platte Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Platte Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Platte 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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History & Status of the Fishery
Spring Trap netting was performed June 5-7 to provide data on the Bluegill size structure and evaluate effects of a 10 fish bag limit on sunfish which was implemented on March 1, 2016. This assessment was also used to examine the impacts of winterkill which occurred during the winter of 2022-23. Spring trap netting in 2023 captured only 56 Bluegill all of which were measured. Spring sample sizes in the past ranged from 236-305 fish. The low catch in 2023 likely indicates a population decline induced by winterkill conditions. The small sample size makes it inappropriate to compare size structure data to past spring trap net assessments or to assess progress towards management goals. Bluegill in 2023 ranged from 4.4 to 8.7 inches and mean length was 6.7 inches. Several sizes of Bluegill were present including spawning size adults. The broad connection with Sullivan Lake also allows easy immigration suggesting the Bluegill population has the strong likelihood of a rapid rebound. The remaining Bluegill may also display improved growth rates due to less competition.
Black Crappie spring trap net catches can vary considerably due to sampling conditions and may not reflect actual changes in abundance. Spring trap net catches in the lake have ranged from 27 to 54 fish. A total of 27 crappies were captured in 2023 ranging in size from 5.4 to 12.2 inches, mean length was 8.2 inches. Crappie are not as sensitive to winterkill events and were probably less impacted than Bluegill. Aging from otoliths in 2023 showed that crappie growth was slow compared to most area lakes with Age 5 fish averaging less than 9 inches.
Northern Pike are also fairly resistant to winterkill and 47 pike were captured in the 2023 trap nets. Pike ranged from 9.8 to 26 inches long with 26% within the 22-26 inch slot range. Three adult Walleye were observed, however whether they survived the winterkill or migrated from Sullivan Lake is unknown. Walleye fry were stocked in the spring of 2023 to aid in the recovery of the Walleye population.
What is the average air temp for Platte Lake?
Are there any state parks near Platte Lake?
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Crow Wing State Park
Father Hennepin State Park
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Platte Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Rock Lake | 1.5 mi | 198 | |
| Long Lake | 1.8 mi | 126 | 35 ft |
| Sullivan Lake | 2.0 mi | 1,103 | 57 ft |
| Mud Lake | 2.1 mi | 42 | |
| Bulldog Lake | 2.2 mi | 149 | 34 ft |
| Round Lake | 2.4 mi | 130 | 29 ft |
| Bass Lake | 2.7 mi | 59 | |
| Hannah Lake | 2.9 mi | 96 | 27 ft |
| Erskine Lake | 2.9 mi | 182 | 14 ft |
| Dewing Lake | 3.0 mi | 17 |
