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We want to see what you've caught on Lake Adley.Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Adley, MN
- How big is Lake Adley?
- How deep is Lake Adley?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Adley?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Adley?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Adley area?
- Are there bait or tackle shops near Lake Adley?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Adley?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Adley?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Adley?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Adley?
How big is Lake Adley?
How deep is Lake Adley?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Adley?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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Are there places to stay in the Lake Adley area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Adley?
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
Adley Lake is a shallow 239-acre eutrophic (fertile) lake located in southeastern Otter Tail County. The city of Parkers Prairie abuts the north shoreline of the lake. The maximum depth of the lake is 20 feet but the majority of the lake is less than 10 feet in depth. Consequently, the lake is subject to periodic winterkill. The Parkers Prairie Sportsmen's Club operates an aeration system during severe winters, which has recently minimized the severity of winterkills. The secchi disk reading was 3.5 feet. Previous secchi disk readings have ranged from 1.5 to 4.2 feet. Water clarity can be affected by seasonal algae and plankton blooms.
Residential development is minimal but has been increasing recently. A public water access is located in a city park along the east shoreline of the lake. Shoal water substrates consist primarily of gravel and sand. Hardstem bulrush and cattails are located in several areas around the lake; however, they are most prevalent in the southern basin. These emergent plants provide valuable fish and wildlife habitat and are critical for maintaining good water quality. They provide critical spawning and nursery habitat for species of fish such as Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and sunfish. They protect shorelines from erosion and can actually absorb and break down pollutants. Because of their ecological importance, bulrush and cattails may not be removed without a DNR permit.
Adley Lake is a popular fishing lake, especially for anglers in southeastern Otter Tail County where the number of lakes is limited. Historically, fish abundance has fluctuated due to periodic winterkill. The dominant gamefish species are Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, and Black Crappie.
Walleyes ranged in length from 10.0 to 20.2 inches with an average length and weight of 15.4 inches and 1.3 pounds. Walleyes attain an average length of 13.1 inches at three years of age.
Northern Pike ranged in length from 16.0 to 33.3 inches with an average length and weight of 22.8 inches and 2.7 pounds. Age data indicate that Northern Pike reproduction is consistently good. Pike attain an average length of 24.1 inches at four years of age.
Black Crappies have remained consistently abundant over the recent series of surveys. Twenty-one percent of the crappies were 9.0 inches or greater in length. Age data indicate that the 2013 year class is strong and should provide good angling for several years.
Bluegills have also remained consistently abundant. Age data indicate that Bluegill reproduction is consistently good. Size structure is also good as 34% of the Bluegills were 7.0 inches or greater in length. Bluegills attain an average length of 6.9 inches at five years of age.
Anglers can help maintain the quality of angling by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest encourages the release of medium to large size fish while allowing the harvest of the 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.
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Are there any state parks near Lake Adley?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Adley...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Fish Lake | 3.5 mi | 489 | 17 ft |
Vermont Lake | 4.2 mi | 338 | 59 ft |
Lake Irene | 5.3 mi | 639 | 44 ft |
Lake Miltona | 7.0 mi | 5,724 | 105 ft |
Mill Pond | 7.1 mi | 54 | 12 ft |
Block Lake | 7.5 mi | 290 | 23 ft |
Spring Lake | 7.8 mi | 120 | 54 ft |
Hidden Lake | 9.9 mi | 14 | 18 ft |
Indian Lake | 10.2 mi | 99 | 38 ft |
Lake Ida | 11.0 mi | 4,427 | 106 ft |