Scarp Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 4-5 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Scarp Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Scarp Lake, MN
- How big is Scarp Lake?
- How deep is Scarp Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Scarp Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Scarp Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Scarp Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Scarp Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Scarp Lake?
How big is Scarp Lake?
How deep is Scarp Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Scarp Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Iowa Darter, Northern Redbelly Dace and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Scarp Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Scarp Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Scarp Lake is a designated trout lake located about 10 miles east of Isabella that is close to 40 acres in size with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Anglers fishing from watercraft typically access the lake via a 20 rod portage trail from Hogback Lake. Shore anglers can use the hiking trails maintained by the US Forest Service that surround the lake to access shore fishing spots that include two remote campsites. The lake is managed for Rainbow Trout and the current plan calls for 1,000 catchable sized yearling fish to be stocked annually in the spring.
The 2021 fisheries survey captured 11 Rainbow Trout that ranged from 12.2 to 14.6 inches in length with an average weight of 0.90 pounds. All fish were from the 2021 spring stocking event and appeared to be in good condition at the time of the survey. The size of trout sampled indicates fish grew well after being stocked in the spring at an average weight of 0.34 pounds per fish. Although no older fish were captured, survival could not be evaluated because no fish were stocked in 2020 due to pandemic work restrictions. Historic survey data from the lake suggests enough trout survive from year to year to provide a trophy component to the fishery.
What is the average air temp for Scarp Lake?
Are there any state parks near Scarp 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 Scarp Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Mound Lake | 0.3 mi | 15 | 7 ft |
| Hogback Lake | 0.4 mi | 25 | 43 ft |
| Charity Lake | 0.6 mi | 23 | 5 ft |
| Fulton Lake | 0.8 mi | 36 | 18 ft |
| Lupus Lake | 0.8 mi | 63 | 7 ft |
| Alger Lake | 0.9 mi | 21 | 6 ft |
| Elixir Lake | 1.0 mi | 15 | 8 ft |
| Dam Five Lake | 1.4 mi | 78 | 38 ft |
| Sister Lake | 1.8 mi | 125 | 15 ft |
| Homestead Lake | 2.0 mi | 44 | 8 ft |
