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Frequently Asked Questions About Chad Lake, MN
- How big is Chad Lake?
- How deep is Chad Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Chad Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Chad Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Chad Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Chad Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Chad Lake?
How big is Chad Lake?
How deep is Chad Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Chad Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Chad Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Chad Lake is located approximately 10 miles N of Tower in the BWCAW. This scenic lake has an irregular shoreline with rocky shores and periodic bogs. The landscape is covered primarily by large pines and other conifers.
Access is by portage from either Pine Creek from the west or Buck Lake from the east. Both portages are moderately difficult and are approximately 3/4 miles in length. There are two designated USFS campsites located on the lake.
Largemouth bass numbers in 2015 (7.3/gill net) were well above average (0.4/gill net) when compared to other similar lakes in this class. The average largemouth sampled was 14.5 inches long and about 8 or 9 years old. Thirty-three percent of the largemouth aged were older than 10 years and the oldest largemouth aged was 18 years old. The largest largemouth sampled was 18.4 inches long. Light fishing pressure and low harvest have likely contributed to the success of this largemouth bass population and anglers are encouraged to practice catch and release to foster their continued success.
Northern pike abundance in 2015 (5.0/gill net) was slightly above average when compared to other similar lakes in this class. The average pike sampled was 23.8 inches long and the largest pike was 29.1 inches.
Bluegill, hybrid sunfish and rock bass were sampled in relatively low numbers and small sizes. White sucker were also sampled. Yellow perch were observed in several stomach samples from pike and largemouth bass.
What is the average air temp for Chad Lake?
Are there any state parks near Chad 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 Chad Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Dugout Lake | 1.2 mi | 57 | 9 ft |
| Buck Lake | 1.6 mi | 208 | 19 ft |
| Western Lake | 2.2 mi | 131 | 12 ft |
| Pine Lake | 2.6 mi | 830 | 18 ft |
| Little Trout Lake | 3.1 mi | 528 | 37 ft |
| Serell Lake | 3.5 mi | 37 | 34 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.5 mi | 35 | 34 ft |
| Gowan Lake | 3.9 mi | 134 | 13 ft |
| Otter Lake | 3.9 mi | 76 | 17 ft |
| Trout Lake | 4.4 mi | 7,425 | 98 ft |
