Thomas Lake
Dakota County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas Lake, MN
- How big is Thomas Lake?
- How deep is Thomas Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Thomas Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Thomas Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Thomas Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Thomas Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Thomas Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Thomas Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Thomas Lake?
How big is Thomas Lake?
How deep is Thomas Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Thomas Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Thomas Lake?
What are the closest cities to Thomas Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Thomas Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Thomas Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Thomas 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
Thomas Lake (unnamed 19006700) is located in the City of Eagan at the Thomas Lake Park. The park is managed by The City of Eagan Parks and Thomas Lake is co-managed by the City of Eagan Lakes and Wetlands Program and the MN DNR. The park has a fishing pier, shore fishing stations, boat access, restrooms, ample parking, and hiking trails. City regulations prohibit all usage of motor-driven watercraft, except for electric motors, on Thomas and all lakes, ponds, and impoundments lying entirely within the corporate boundaries. The lake is 38 acres with a maximum depth of about 8 feet. The 2.49 mile long shoreline is split between developed and undeveloped shorelines, with residential homes on the south side and the Thomas lake park along the north side of the lake. The lake is a good place to watch for egrets, black crowned night herons, green herons and waterfowl. There are shore fishing stations at various locations along the park shore and a fishing pier on the northeast shore not far from the parking lot. The pier makes angling easier in the mid-summer when dense vegetation grows near shore.
The lake is primarily managed for Bluegill with secondary management emphasis on Largemouth Bass. Bluegills were sampled in below average numbers, and are average in size for lakes such as Thomas. The average size of Thomas Lake Bluegills is 5.5 inches. The most common size Bluegills are the 5.0 to 6.0 inch group. Additionally, 42% of the sample was over 6 inches, and the largest bluegill sampled was 7.5 inches. Largemouth Bass are fairly abundant in Thomas Lake and trapnetting found average numbers of Largemouth Bass. Black Crappies are less abundant in Thomas Lake than bluegills with only 8 Black Crappies documented in 2016. About half the fish were between 7.0 and 9.5 inches, with the largest being 9.5 inches. Also sampled in low to below average numbers were Black Bullhead, Hybrid and Pumpkinseed Sunfish and Golden Shiners.
What is the average air temp for Thomas Lake?
Are there any state parks near Thomas 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 Thomas Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Carlson Lake | 0.7 mi | 12 | 19 ft |
| Gerhardt Lake | 1.3 mi | 10 | |
| Holland Lake | 1.4 mi | 38 | 55 ft |
| Pitts Lake | 1.6 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.8 mi | 10 | |
| Blackhawk Lake | 1.9 mi | 40 | 12 ft |
| Fish Lake | 2.0 mi | 31 | 34 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.0 mi | 10 | |
| McDonough Lake | 2.1 mi | 18 | 13 ft |
| Schultz Lake | 2.2 mi | 12 |
