Pebble Lake

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Pebble Lake is a 169-acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake located within the city limits of Fergus Falls, MN. Pebble Lake is part of the Otter Tail River Watershed. Land use in the immediate watershed is primarily composed of residential areas interspersed with hardwood woodlots. The maximum depth of Pebble Lake is 62 feet; however, 39% of the lake is 15 feet or less in depth. The secchi disk reading during the 2023 survey was 14.1 feet. Previous secchi disk readings have ranged from 7.3 to 15.8 feet.
The south and west shorelines of Pebble Lake have been extensively developed into residential areas. A city park with a public water access and campground is located along the north shoreline of the lake. A city park, swimming beach, and golf course are located along the southwest shoreline of the lake. Shoal water substrates consist primarily of sand and rubble. Emergent aquatic macrophytes such as hardstem bulrush or common cattail are rare except for an extremely small area along the north shoreline.
A special gillnetting survey was conducted to analyze the Northern Pike and Walleye populations.
Northern Pike abundance is moderate. Age data indicate that pike reproduction is consistently good. Northern Pike ranged in length from 16.1 to 36.3 inches with an average length and weight of 24.2 inches and 3.5 pounds. Northern Pike attain an average length of 23.5 inches at four years of age.
Walleye abundance has declined over the recent series of surveys. Walleyes ranged in length from 15.8 to 26.6 inches with an average length and weight of 20.9 inches and 3.3 pounds. Walleyes attain an average length of 14.3 inches at three years of age.
Pebble Lake is a popular angling lake because it is in close proximity to an urban area. Anglers can preserve the quality of fishing in Pebble Lake by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest encourages the release of medium to large size fish while allowing the harvest of more abundant smaller fish for table fare. Releasing the medium to large fish will ensure that the lake will have enough spawning age fish on an annual basis and will provide anglers with more opportunities to catch large fish in the future.
Pebble Lake is not listed as an infested water. Aquatic invasive species are threatening Minnesota waters. The non-native species can potentially harm water quality, water recreation, aquatic habitat, native species, and fish populations. Anglers can help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species by following watercraft transportation laws.

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