Fish Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fish Lake, MN
- How big is Fish Lake?
- How deep is Fish Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Fish Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Fish Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Fish Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Fish Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Fish Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Fish Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Fish Lake?
How big is Fish Lake?
How deep is Fish Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Fish Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and Johnny Darter.
What are the closest cities to Fish Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Fish Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Fish Lake?
Are there boat launches on Fish Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Fish Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Fish Lake was conducted on July 12, 2022, by DNR Fisheries staff. Ten sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 7 sampling stations, but 3 stations were sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample 2 stations, a 15-foot seine was used at 5 stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at 3 stations. Nearshore sampling captured 12 species of fish including 5 species that are intolerant of disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, Least Darter, and Pugnose Shiner) and 0 species that are tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a standard survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Least Darter), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey indicates Fish Lake is in good health, and near exceptional health, as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Cannon River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Fish Lake?
Are there any state parks near Fish 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 Fish Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Perch Lake | 1.0 mi | 22 | |
| Rays Lake | 1.3 mi | 169 | 32 ft |
| Lake Tustin | 1.6 mi | 64 | |
| Steele Lake | 1.8 mi | 76 | 27 ft |
| Lake Frances | 2.2 mi | 927 | 60 ft |
| Sasse Lake | 2.4 mi | 89 | |
| Tetonka Lake | 2.8 mi | 1,358 | 35 ft |
| Lily Lake | 2.8 mi | 114 | 23 ft |
| Roemhildts Lake | 3.2 mi | 71 | 60 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.4 mi | 12 |
