Lake Sarah

How big is Lake Sarah?

How deep is Lake Sarah?

What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Sarah?

What are the closest cities to Lake Sarah?

Are there topographical lake maps available Lake Sarah?

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Lake Sarah

Are there boat launches on Lake Sarah?

Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Sarah?

What are the fishing regulations for Lake Sarah?

There are specific fishing regulations Lake Sarah 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?

What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Sarah?

Lake Sarah is a 561-acre lake with a maximum depth of 59 feet, located southeast of Rockford, in western Hennepin County. Sarah is primarily managed for Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike, and also holds healthy populations of Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Bullhead, and Walleye. Walleye have been stocked privately since 2006. In 2021, a reduced possession limit, of 5 each, for Bluegill and crappies was implemented on Lake Sarah. This is part of the statewide "Quality Sunfish Initiative" (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fish/sunfish/index.html).

A Standard Survey (trap nets and gill nets) was done on Lake Sarah during the week of 7/18/22. During the survey, water clarity was 2.5 feet, with low oxygen below 13 feet. Eurasian Watermilfoil remains present in Lake Sarah.

Northern Pike numbers in Lake Sarah were high, with 10.3 fish caught per gill net. Average size of Northern Pike was 25.0 inches, with the largest measured at 36.6 inches. Fish age-2 through age-9 were present in the sample, showing consistent reproduction in this population.

Electrofishing for Largemouth Bass was not done in 2022. The previous sampling for bass in 2017 yielded 92 fish at a rate of 52.2 fish per hour. That catch rate is similar to the previous sampling's (2013) rate of 54.0 fish per hour. These similar catch rates suggest a bass population that is consistent in its abundance over time. In 2017, Lake Sarah Largemouth Bass size ranged from 5.4 to 19.7 inches, averaging 11.6 inches and 1.15 lbs.

Walleye were captured at an average rate (3.1/net) compared to similar lakes throughout the state. As of the 2017 survey, the Walleye population in Lake Sarah is primarily made up of large individuals, with an average size of 20.9 inches and 3.22 pounds, with the largest measured at 25.6 inches. Walleye grow fast in Lake Sarah, reaching 18.4 inches by age-3.

Black Crappie were sampled with gill nets (44.6/net) and trap nets (18.3/net) - at a higher than average catch rate relative to similar lakes. Gill-netted Black Crappie averaged 7.0 inches, trap-netted Black Crappie averaged 6.8 inches, and the largest fish measured at 10.4 inches. Twenty-eight percent of the Black Crappie sampled by both types of nets were larger than 8.0 inches.

Bluegill were sampled with trap nets at a rate (42.9/net) similar to historical catches, which have ranged from 18-57 fish/net. Bluegill averaged 5.6 inches, with the largest measured at 8.7 inches. Approximately 18% of sampled fish were greater than 7 inches.

Yellow Bullheads are an underutilized resource in Lake Sarah despite high numbers of quality-sized fish. Yellow Bullhead numbers were very high, at 40.3 fish per net. Average size of Yellow Bullheads in the 2022 survey was 11.8 inches, with the largest measured at 15.6 inches. Eight-seven percent of the sampled fish were larger than 10 inches.

Other species observed in lower abundances in this survey include Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, hybrid sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Golden Shiner, and Green Sunfish.

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