Pomme de Terre Lake

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Pomme De Terre Lake

Are there boat launches on Pomme de Terre Lake?

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What aquatic invasive species are found in Pomme de Terre Lake?

Pomme de Terre Lake is a shallow, 1,758-acre basin located on the Pomme de Terre River between the towns of Elbow Lake and Ashby in Grant County. Mean and maximum depths are 10.0 and 23.0 feet, respectively. Three public access locations are available on Pomme de Terre Lake. Boaters should be aware of numerous shallow rocky areas, especially during periods of low water levels. These navigation hazards are located mainly along points and in the middle of the southern arm of this basin. The Pomme de Terre River inflows in the northwest corner of this basin and outflows in the southwest corner. The river transports significant amounts of nutrients and sediment into and through the lake. Water quality and clarity can be poor following heavy rainfall events and during the heat of the summer due to suspended sediments and algae blooms. Water clarity at the start of the 2023 survey was 3.0 feet. Primary management efforts on Pomme de Terre Lake are directed towards Walleye. Natural reproduction sustains this fishery, but Walleye fry are stocked every other year to supplement the population. A fisheries survey was completed in August 2023 to assess the fish community of Pomme de Terre Lake. The most abundant game fishes were those best adapted to a turbid environment (Walleye and Black Crappie). Walleye catch rates were near all-time highs for Pomme de Terre Lake. Approximately 84% of the Walleye caught in the survey were age 1. This very large year class of Walleye was likely due to natural reproduction from Walleye spawning within the lake or upstream in the river in 2022. Spawning conditions in 2022 must have been ideal, as large year classes of Walleye were also observed in other lakes on the Pomme de Terre River. Most of the Walleye caught in the survey were these younger, smaller fish, which ranged in length from 9 to 13 inches at the time of the survey. These fish should grow to harvestable sizes during 2024 and provide excellent Walleye fishing for the next several years. Black Crappies were moderately abundant and most of them caught in the survey were younger, smaller fish. Most of the crappie were from 5 to 7 inches, but several fish up to 14.5 inches were observed. White Crappies are present, but they are less abundant. Other gamefishes that are sight feeders or dependent on aquatic vegetation during early life stages (Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike) have typically been less abundant in this basin. However, Bluegill and Largemouth Bass populations have been increasing in recent years. Smaller, younger Bluegill and Largemouth Bass were common in both the 2017 and 2023 surveys. Larger Bluegill and Largemouth Bass are much less abundant, but bass exceeding 19 inches and Bluegill exceeding 9 inches do occur in low numbers. Northern Pike abundance remains low. While typically not very abundant, some large pike have been captured. The largest measured in 2023 was 33.1 inches. Abundance of larger Yellow Perch remains low, although small Yellow Perch appeared abundant in nearshore sampling conducted during a different survey in 2023. Near record-low numbers of Black Bullheads were caught in 2023 and catch rates of Common Carp were also lower than average for Pomme de Terre Lake. Yellow Bullhead abundance may be increasing, but still remains relatively low. Freshwater Drum were first documented in Pomme de Terre Lake in the 2017 survey, but none were observed in the 2023 survey. Meanwhile, Freshwater Drum abundance has increased dramatically in downstream lakes. They are thought to have expanded above Crissy Dam in Morris in 2012 during flood conditions. Pomme de Terre Lake was designated as an infested water after the discovery of zebra mussels in 2018. Recreational users should take necessary precautions to prevent the further spread of invasive species. Drain all water and remove all aquatic vegetation from your boat and trailer when leaving any body of water.

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