Gervais Lake
Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gervais Lake, MN
- How big is Gervais Lake?
- How deep is Gervais Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Gervais Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Gervais Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Gervais Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Gervais Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Gervais Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Gervais Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Gervais Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Gervais Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Gervais Lake?
How big is Gervais Lake?
How deep is Gervais Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Gervais Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Gervais Lake?
What are the closest cities to Gervais Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Gervais Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Gervais Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Gervais Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Gervais Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Gervais Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Gervais 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
A targeted survey of nearshore and littoral fish species in Gervais Lake was conducted beginning on September 7th, 2021 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. 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 10 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample nine stations, and site conditions (soft sediment and deep water) prevented the use of seines at one station. Nearshore sampling captured 15 species of fish including no species that are intolerant of disturbance and three that is species that are tolerant of disturbance (Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish).
A concurrent summer trap net survey was conducted the week of September 7th, 2021 by IBI Program Staff. Nine trap nets were set along the shoreline and in shallow offshore locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Bluegill comprised a majority of the trap net catch by number and Bluegill and Common Carp accounted for the majority of the biomass. Bluegill count per net was between the 25th and 50th quartile, while the Bluegill mean weight was just below the 25th quartile for similar Lake Class 24 lakes.
The nearshore and trap net data were combined with gill net data from a July 2020 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. Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g. Green Sunfish, Black Bullhead, and Common Carp). 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 will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Mississippi River-Twin Cities Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Gervais Lake?
Are there any state parks near Gervais 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 Gervais Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Kohlman Lake | 0.7 mi | 84 | 9 ft |
| Keller Lake (Main Bay) | 1.0 mi | 73 | 8 ft |
| Savage Lake | 1.1 mi | 12 | |
| Round Lake | 1.5 mi | 10 | |
| Twin Lake | 1.7 mi | 32 | 33 ft |
| Round Lake | 1.8 mi | 17 | |
| Willow Lake | 1.8 mi | 52 | 8 ft |
| Beam Pond | 1.9 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 20 | |
| Lake Phalen | 2.4 mi | 198 | 91 ft |
