Sugar Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE

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We want to see what you've caught on Sugar Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar Lake, MN
- How big is Sugar Lake?
- How deep is Sugar Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Sugar Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Sugar Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Sugar Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Sugar Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Sugar Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Sugar Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Sugar Lake?
How big is Sugar Lake?
How deep is Sugar Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Sugar Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Mimic Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Sugar Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Sugar Lake?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Sugar Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Sugar Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Sugar 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?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Sugar 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
Sugar Lake is commonly thought of as a shallow weedy basin with little fishable water; however, Sugar Lake has a relatively large area of deep (more than 15 feet) water. This deeper water supports large numbers of northern pike and yellow perch, and moderate numbers of walleye. The northern pike range from very small (less than 10 inches) to very large (more than 10 pounds) in size and average 2.2 pounds. The yellow perch are good sized with 28% more than 8 inches long and 10% greater than 9 inches. The perch are also relatively parasite free with 14% infected with yellow grub. Sugar Lake walleye are of above average size with a average length of 19.9 inches and average weight of 2.9 pounds. Sugar Lake also has small numbers of largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, and various rough fish.
What is the average air temp for Sugar Lake?
Are there any state parks near Sugar 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 Sugar Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Raven Lake | 1.9 mi | 89 | |
| Rabbits Lake | 2.3 mi | 131 | |
| Lake Harry | 3.4 mi | 57,254 | |
| Kenogama Lake | 3.9 mi | 558 | |
| Minisogama Lake | 4.6 mi | 121 | |
| Ten Lake | 4.7 mi | 37 | |
| Minny Lake | 4.8 mi | 10 | |
| Bog Lake | 4.9 mi | 35 | |
| Tower Lake | 5.0 mi | 17 | |
| Burns Lake | 5.6 mi | 104 |




