Grill Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
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- How big is Grill Lake?
- How deep is Grill Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Grill Lake?
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- Are there places to eat and drink near Grill Lake?
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How big is Grill Lake?
How deep is Grill Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Grill Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Grill Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Grill Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Grill Lake?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Grill 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
Grill Lake is a small, shallow, and lightly developed basin located about eight miles southwest of Alexandria in Douglas County. There is no public access; however, small fishing boats can access through a shallow channel on the northeast shore of Mill Lake. Grill Lake is thought to provide spawning and nursery habitat for Mill Lake. Submerged aquatic vegetation is common throughout the lake and is dense in many areas. Fish management activities are limited to periodic lake surveys in conjunction with surveys scheduled for Mill Lake. Fish community structure and gamefish abundance can change abruptly in response to mild or severe winterkill events.
The fish community in Grill Lake during the 2009 was considered typical of small, densely vegetated lakes in west-central Minnesota. Largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and northern pike provide most of the angling opportunities. Northern pike are relatively abundant. Captured pike ranged from 10.9 to 34.1 inches in total length. Black crappies were also relatively abundant in 2009. Most crappie captured were between 5.6 and 11.0 inches in length.
Walleye are not stocked, but they are present due to migrations between Mill and Mary lakes. Abundance is very limited. Five walleye captures were recorded. Lengths ranged from 19.6 - 28.5 inches.
What is the average air temp for Grill Lake?
Are there any state parks near Grill 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 Grill Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Mill Lake | 0.7 mi | 451 | 40 ft |
| Crooks Lake | 1.3 mi | 57 | |
| Lobster Lake | 1.6 mi | 1,334 | 65 ft |
| Wolf Lake | 1.6 mi | 44 | |
| Skoglund Slough | 1.7 mi | 111 | |
| Round Lake | 1.9 mi | 81 | 30 ft |
| Grants Lake | 2.2 mi | 177 | 60 ft |
| Cook Lake | 2.2 mi | 101 | 50 ft |
| Lake Mary | 2.3 mi | 2,450 | 40 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.4 mi | 44 |
