McCraney Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on McCraney Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About McCraney Lake, MN
- How big is McCraney Lake?
- How deep is McCraney Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in McCraney Lake?
- What are the closest cities to McCraney Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the McCraney Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near McCraney Lake?
- What is the average air temp for McCraney Lake?
- Are there any state parks near McCraney Lake?
How big is McCraney Lake?
How deep is McCraney Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in McCraney Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Creek Chub, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to McCraney Lake?
Are there places to stay in the McCraney Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in McCraney 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
McCraney Lake has a diverse fish community that is typical of other ecologically similar lakes in Minnesota. Northern pike are abundant, but small. They average about a pound and a half and 19.4 inches in length with very few over 24 inches. Growth rates remain good and it is likely that anglers are harvesting most pike by the time they reach about two or three pounds. Pike over thirty inches have been found during about half of the past studies, but none were sampled in 2003.Good walleye spawning habitat is lacking in this lake and the walleye population is sustained by stocking. Sampled walleyes averaged just under 15 inches and weighed about a pound and a quarter.Yellow perch catches decreased dramatically since 1995. Since perch are the primary forage of not only northern pike and walleye, but also largemouth bass in many Minnesota lakes, it is hoped that their decline will not hurt growth rates of the larger predator fish. This will be monitored in future surveys.Bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, and tullibee (cisco) can also be found in McCraney Lake. Sampled bluegills were generally young (two years) and small (5.4 inches average length). Bluegills exhibit good growth rates in McCraney and have the potential to grow larger than nine inches if not harvested before reaching that length.
What is the average air temp for McCraney Lake?
Are there any state parks near McCraney 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 McCraney Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Wadena Lake | 0.8 mi | 32 | 0 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.9 mi | 10 | |
| Gull Lake | 1.0 mi | 116 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.2 mi | 746 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.2 mi | 15 | |
| Rooster Lake | 1.3 mi | 30 | |
| Mike Lake | 1.4 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 10 | |
| Nest Lake | 1.7 mi | 42 | |
| Jay Lake | 1.7 mi | 47 |
