Benedict Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Explore Leech Lake
Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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We want to see what you've caught on Benedict Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Benedict Lake, MN
- How big is Benedict Lake?
- How deep is Benedict Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Benedict Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Benedict Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Benedict Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Benedict Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Benedict Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Benedict Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Benedict Lake?
How big is Benedict Lake?
How deep is Benedict Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Benedict Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Lake Whitefish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Benedict Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Benedict Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Benedict 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
Benedict Lake (29-0048-00) is a 464.37-acre lake with a maximum depth of 41 feet located near Benedict, MN. Park Rapids Fisheries staff conducted a survey targeting near shore fish species on August 10, 2021, to assess populations of non-game and small sport fish. Ten 100-foot sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake shore, sampling a variety of habitat types. Each site was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot 1/8th-inch mesh seine, depending on habitat conditions.
During this assessment, four sites were sampled with a 15-foot seine. Site conditions prevented the use of seines at six sites. Backpack electrofishing was done at all 10 sites with three being conducted from the side of the boat. Nearshore sampling captured eighteen species of fish including three species intolerant of disturbance; Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner and Blacknose Shiner. Other species sampled during the nearshore effort included Bluegill, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Largemouth Bass, Least Darter, Log Perch, Mimic Shiner, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Tadpole Madtom, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch. Nearshore catches will be used along with gill net and trap net catch data from a standard fisheries survey conducted on June 7, 2021, to calculate a fish-based Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) score, which is indicative of the health of Benedict Lake.
This survey is contributing to a watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency. Benedict Lake is located in the Leech Lake River Watershed.
What is the average air temp for Benedict Lake?
Are there any state parks near Benedict 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 Benedict Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.1 mi | 1,127 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 15 | |
| Oak Lake | 2.5 mi | 1,127 | |
| Cedar Lake | 2.6 mi | 36 | 15 ft |
| Pederson Lake | 2.6 mi | 10 | |
| Horseshoe Lake | 2.9 mi | 264 | 52 ft |
| Kabekona Lake | 3.6 mi | 2,433 | 133 ft |
| Lester Lake | 3.8 mi | 72 | 40 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.9 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.1 mi | 10 |
