Dutch Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Dutch Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Dutch 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?

What aquatic invasive species are found in Dutch Lake?

Dutch Lake is a 172-acre lake with a maximum depth of 45 feet. Dutch is located north of the City of Mound, in southwest Hennepin County. Public access is provided by a city-owned boat ramp located on the southeast side of the lake. Dutch is primarily managed for Northern Pike, but includes catchable populations of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie. DNR stocking of fish is limited to post-winterkill reintroductions. A Standard Survey (gill nets, trap nets, and spring electrofishing) was conducted on Dutch Lake during the week of 7/22/2019. During the survey, water clarity was poor with 2 feet of visibility, with low oxygen below 10 feet. Eurasian Watermilfoil was found in Dutch Lake in 2016 and remains present.

Northern Pike were sampled at moderate numbers (5.0/net), compared to similar lakes in the area. Average size of Northern Pike was 24.4 inches, with the largest measured at 31.9 inches. While a majority of pike fall within the protective slot (22-26 inches), plenty of harvest opportunity is available for anglers that wish to fill their 10 fish limit outside of the protected slot, with not more than 2 of those 10 fish over 26 inches. Northern Pike in Dutch Lake continue to grow fast and maintain a balanced population.

Largemouth Bass were sampled during spring 2019 with nighttime boat electrofishing, the first time such a survey was conducted here. Catch rates were high, with 64.5 fish/hour. Largemouth Bass averaged 9.6 inches with the largest measured at 19.9 inches. High numbers of bass in Dutch Lake is likely limiting growth potential with less than 4% of sampled fish greater than 15 inches.

Bluegill were sampled at moderate numbers (37.9/net), compared to similar lakes in the area. There were 265 Bluegill sampled in trap nets during the 2019 survey, with an average length of 7.2 inches, and the largest measured at 8.4 inches. Despite few fish (6%) greater than 8 inches, the majority of sampled Bluegill (68%) were greater than 7 inches, providing excellent angling opportunity.

Record numbers of Black Crappie were sampled with gill nets (29.3/net) and trap nets (21.9/net). The 2019 catch rates were the highest recorded on Dutch Lake in the previous 25 years. There were 326 Black Crappie sampled during the survey, with an average length of 8.7 inches with the largest measured at 10.3 inches. Despite high numbers, a vast majority (93%) of the population is composed of catchable sized (8+ inches) individuals, despite few fish (1%) being greater than 10 inches.

Other fish species sampled in low abundances were Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.

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