Wilson Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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- How big is Wilson Lake?
- How deep is Wilson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Wilson Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Wilson Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Wilson Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Wilson Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Wilson Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Wilson Lake?
How big is Wilson Lake?
How deep is Wilson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Wilson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Dace, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Wilson Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Wilson Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Wilson Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Wilson Lake is located 11 miles northwest of Schroeder and within the Superior National Forest. There is a public access with a concrete ramp on the south end of the lake off US Forest Service Road #170. The fish community is sustained entirely through natural reproduction and a standard survey was completed in 2019 to monitor the status of fishery.
The Walleye catch rate of 10.11 per gill net was above the normal range for similar lakes, but lower than the previous survey and lower than the long term average for the lake. Size distribution from gill nets was good with an average size of 14.4 inches and 1.13 pounds. Walleye ranged from age-1 to age-14 with twelve year classes identified. These results indicate consistent natural reproduction and recruitment to the fishery.
Northern Pike were captured at a rate of 2.11 per gill net, which is similar to previous surveys and within the normal range for similar lakes. Size structure from gill nets was good and pike ranged from 16.9 to 40.9 inches and averaged 25.5 inches with 32% greater than 30 inches long. Age analysis determined pike were between age-2 and age-9 and each of the year classes between were represented.
Yellow Perch and White Sucker catches were within the normal range for similar lakes, but lower than the catch rate from previous surveys. Both species are important forage species for the lake and are also harvested by anglers opportunistically when conditions are favorable.
Zooplankton sampling was completed on Wilson Lake on August 12th to provide baseline data about the community composition and monitor the lake for aquatic invasive species. The lake was selected for monitoring in 2018 and 2019 because it is considered to be at moderate risk of infestation compared to other area lakes. No aquatic invasive species have been sampled in either year.
What is the average air temp for Wilson Lake?
Are there any state parks near Wilson 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 Wilson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Wilson Lake | 1.0 mi | 55 | 22 ft |
| Vivian Lake | 1.1 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.4 mi | 12 | |
| Sister Lake | 1.6 mi | 125 | 15 ft |
| Harriet Lake | 1.8 mi | 265 | 37 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 17 | |
| Outlaw Lake | 2.1 mi | 25 | |
| Dam Five Lake | 2.2 mi | 78 | 38 ft |
| Besho Lake | 2.4 mi | 40 | 5 ft |
| Cross River | 2.4 mi | 79 | 7 ft |
