McCarron Lake
Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About McCarron Lake, MN
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How big is McCarron Lake?
How deep is McCarron Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in McCarron Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for McCarron Lake?
What are the closest cities to McCarron Lake?
Are there places to stay in the McCarron Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available McCarron Lake?
Are there boat launches on McCarron Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near McCarron Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in McCarron 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 McCarron is a small eutrophic basin located in Roseville that is categorized in lake class 30. Surface acreage is 73 acres with 25 acres being littoral (less than 15 feet deep).The maximum depth being 57 feet and there is a high abundance of aquatic vegetation. McCarron has a variety of habitat for various species of fish. Northern Pike have been the primary management species in the lake. The lake has a history of experiencing partial winterkills that tend to reduce the number of small Bluegills back to levels of abundance that the lake can support.
Net catches were slightly better than what was seen in previous years, with gill net catches of Northern Pike above average and trap net catches of Bluegill also above average in abundance. Northern Pike averaged 22 inches and Bluegills ranged from 2.7 to 8.1 inches in length with an average length of 5.2 inches. The largest Black Crappie captured was 11.4 inches in length. Yellow Perch were captured in low abundance for lakes similar to McCarron. Largemouth Bass are present in the lake however none were captured in the gill or trap nets in 2019. Largemouth Bass were sampled by night electrofishing with thirty-six Largemouth Bass and two Smallmouth Bass being sampled by electrofishing (36.6 bass/hr on time), which was conducted around the entire shoreline of McCarrons Lake. The Largemouth Bass population size structure on McCarrons Lake is good with some quality size fish present. The Smallmouth Bass present in the lake are most likely the result of illegal transport and stocking by overzealous anglers. Anglers are reminded that the practice of non-permitted fish stocking is prohibited by state law.
What is the average air temp for McCarron Lake?
Are there any state parks near McCarron 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 McCarron Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lake Como | 1.8 mi | 71 | 16 ft |
| Savage Lake | 1.8 mi | 12 | |
| Round Lake | 1.9 mi | 10 | |
| Bennett Lake | 2.0 mi | 29 | 9 ft |
| Round Lake | 2.5 mi | 17 | |
| Lake Owasso | 2.5 mi | 375 | 37 ft |
| Gervais Lake | 2.6 mi | 235 | 41 ft |
| Keller Lake (Main Bay) | 2.6 mi | 73 | 8 ft |
| Little Josephine Lake | 2.8 mi | 10 | 25 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.9 mi | 20 |
