East Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on East Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About East Lake, MN
- How big is East Lake?
- How deep is East Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in East Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the East Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near East Lake?
- What is the average air temp for East Lake?
- Are there any state parks near East Lake?
How big is East Lake?
How deep is East Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in East Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Dace, Blacknose Shiner, Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the East Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near East Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
East Lake is located nine miles northwest of Schroeder and has an area of 82 acres with a maximum depth of 18 feet. Public access is a carry in off a 0.8 mile trail that originates from USFS Rd #1849. The lake was previously managed for stream trout but was discontinued due to low return to anglers and presence of Yellow Perch and White Sucker. In 2019 about 1200 Black Crappie and 1100 Bluegill adults were stocked in an attempt to start a self-sustaining population of each species. The purpose of this survey was to evaluate the 2019 stocking and to look for evidence of natural reproduction. A small number of adult Bluegill were sampled ranging from 8.6-9.7 inches long, but no natural reproduction was documented. Conversely, Black Crappie reproduction was documented as four age-1 fish ranging from 3.2 to 3.8 inches long were sampled.
These results suggest the lake has the proper habitat for some Black Crappie natural reproduction. But future surveys are required to determine if the lake can sustain a fishery for either Bluegill or Black Crappie.
What is the average air temp for East Lake?
Are there any state parks near East 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 East Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Pearl Lake | 0.8 mi | 15 | |
| Artlip Lake | 1.0 mi | 60 | 4 ft |
| Hare Lake | 1.6 mi | 48 | 22 ft |
| Morris Lake | 2.2 mi | 20 | 4 ft |
| Crooked Lake | 2.3 mi | 272 | 18 ft |
| Little Wilson Lake | 2.5 mi | 55 | 22 ft |
| Goldeneye Lake | 2.6 mi | 10 | 19 ft |
| Bonanza Lake | 2.9 mi | 49 | |
| Echo Lake | 3.0 mi | 42 | 61 ft |
| Meme Lake | 3.0 mi | 12 |
