Lake Emma

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Emma Lake is located five miles north of Dorset in Hubbard County. Emma has a surface area of 78 acres and a maximum depth of 50 feet. A county owned public access is located on the south shore of the lake. There is no developed boat ramp or dock. A hard sand and gravel shoreline allows for boat launching. The inlet into flows from Lower Bottle and the outlet flows into Big Sand. Small craft can travel between lakes.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Emma is in lake class 28. Class 28 lakes have the characteristics of being small, having hard water, high water clarity, and having a regular shaped shoreline. Other area lakes in this lake class include Gilmore, Indian and Thomas Lakes.

Walleye abundance was consistent with recent surveys. Anglers could expect to find most of the walleye in Emma Lake to range from 15"-23" in length. Walleye weights averaged over 2 pounds.

Yellow Perch were sampled in low number during the survey, and were fish of a smaller size (6"-7"). Anglers would probably not find these size fish acceptable to keep, but they provide an important forage base for the Walleye and Northern Pike.

Northern Pike abundance was at the upper end of the range "typical" for this lake class. Northern Pike numbers have been high since the 1999 survey. Northern Pike had an average length and weight of 20.1 inches and 2 pounds, respectively. Even with the small average size, Northern Pike up to 35.6 inches were sampled.

Emma has a history of a low panfish population but the capability of producing quality-sized fish. Black Crappie tend to be the most sought after panfish species, and their numbers are consistent with lake class 28. Crappies averaged around 7 inches but were from younger year-classes. Bluegill and Pumpkinseed were found to be of acceptable size by anglers, with most fish being 5.5"-8" in length.

Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass are both found in Emma, with Largemouth Bass more abundant of the two species. Good water quality, aquatic vegetation cover, and spawning substrate provide excellent habitat in Emma.

Other fish species present are Rock Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.

Currently no Aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Emma. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.

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