Rush Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Rush Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Rush Lake, MN
- How big is Rush Lake?
- How deep is Rush Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Rush Lake?
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How big is Rush Lake?
How deep is Rush Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Rush Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hornyhead Chub, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Least Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Pugnose Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Rush Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Rush Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Rush Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Rush Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Rush 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 Rush 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
Temperature-dissolved oxygen profiles were collected in the deepest basins on Rush Lake on August 14th, 2023, to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee. Two profiles were collected due to the size and complexity of the lake (i.e., Water Quality Station 1 and 2). Based on the average of the two profiles, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 16 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 83.3 feet in Water Quality Station 1 (WQ 1) and 51.6 feet in WQ 2, both of which were well below the thermocline at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L in WQ 1 (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 4.6?C (40.3?F).
TDO3 values cooler than 17.2?C for Lake Whitefish or 21.5?C for Cisco indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for these species. Dissolved oxygen concentrations below the thermocline indicate that suitable oxythermal habitat for these species was available across a range of depths at the time of sampling. Data collected in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2010, and 2022 also indicated suitable oxythermal habitat. When adequate oxythermal habitat is available, Lake Whitefish or Cisco are not squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore do not experience higher levels of stress.
What is the average air temp for Rush Lake?
Are there any state parks near Rush Lake?
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Land O Lakes State Forest
Pillsbury State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Rush Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Arla's Pond | 0.9 mi | 25 | |
| Island-loon Lake | 1.2 mi | 176 | 76 ft |
| Island Lake | 1.2 mi | 232 | 76 ft |
| Pleasant Lake | 1.7 mi | 22 | 69 ft |
| McClain Lake | 1.7 mi | 47 | |
| Big Trout Lake | 1.7 mi | 1,366 | 128 ft |
| Ox Lake | 1.8 mi | 241 | 74 ft |
| Cross Lake Reservoir | 1.8 mi | 1,815 | 84 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 17 | |
| Little Beaver Lake | 2.2 mi | 17 |
