Scalp Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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How big is Scalp Lake?
How deep is Scalp Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Scalp Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Sand Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
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Are there places to stay in the Scalp Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Scalp 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
Lake Seven is a 243-acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake located in north-central Otter Tail County approximately two miles north of Vergas, MN. The immediate watershed is composed primarily of mixed hardwoods. An unnavigable inlet is located along the north shoreline and an unnavigable outlet is located along the south shoreline. The maximum depth is 90 feet; however, 27% of the lake is 15 feet or less in depth. The secchi disk reading during the 2019 survey was 17.9 feet. Previous secchi disk readings ranged from 15.5 to 24.8 feet.
Development is scattered around the entire shoreline of Lake Seven. Homes and cottages compose the majority of the development. A DNR owned concrete public access is located on the north shoreline. The shoal water substrates consist primarily of sand and gravel. Emergent aquatic macrophytes such as hardstem bulrush and common cattail are not prevalent.
Walleye and Northern Pike are the dominant gamefish species in the fish community of Lake Seven.
Walleyes ranged in length from 13.3 to 28.7 inches with an average length and weight of 18.6 inches and 2.4 pounds. Walleyes attain an average length of 14.2 inches at four years of age.
Northern Pike ranged in length from 22.2 to 38.8 inches with an average length and weight of 27.4 inches and 5.2 pounds. Northern Pike exhibit good growth rates with an average length of 23.9 inches at four years of age.
Anglers can maintain the quality of fishing on Lake Seven 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 opportunities to catch more large fish in the future.
Lake Seven is not listed as an infested water. Aquatic invasive species are threatening Minnesota waters. Aquatic invasive 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.
What is the average air temp for Scalp Lake?
Are there any state parks near Scalp 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 Scalp Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.6 mi | 32 | |
| Little Rose Lake | 0.8 mi | 32 | |
| Six Lake | 1.1 mi | 197 | 140 ft |
| Five Lake | 1.2 mi | 245 | 77 ft |
| Fairy Lake | 1.6 mi | 133 | |
| Rose Lake | 1.9 mi | 1,200 | 137 ft |
| Candor Lake | 2.3 mi | 17 | |
| Wimer Lake | 2.7 mi | 293 | 58 ft |
| Eagle Lake | 2.8 mi | 320 | 29 ft |
| Graham Lake | 2.8 mi | 217 | 34 ft |
