Beaver Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaver Lake, MN
- How big is Beaver Lake?
- How deep is Beaver Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Beaver Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Beaver Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Beaver Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Beaver Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Beaver Lake?
How big is Beaver Lake?
How deep is Beaver Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Beaver Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Beaver Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Beaver Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Beaver Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Beaver Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Beaver Lake was conducted on June 21, 2017 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 ten sampling stations, but three stations were sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample five stations, a 15-foot seine was used at two stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at three stations. Nearshore sampling captured 11 species of fish including four species that are intolerant of disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, and Rock Bass) and one that is tolerant of disturbance (Green Sunfish).
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 2017 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. Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g. Black Bullhead, Common Carp, and Green Sunfish). 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 indicates Beaver Lake is in good health as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Mississippi River-St. Cloud Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Beaver Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Beaver Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.3 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.9 mi | 10 | |
| Pearl Lake | 3.1 mi | 753 | 17 ft |
| Rausch Lake | 3.3 mi | 69 | |
| Carnelian Lake | 3.4 mi | 180 | 36 ft |
| Mund Lake | 4.3 mi | 20 | 19 ft |
| Mud Lake | 4.7 mi | 67 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.7 mi | 138 | |
| Grand Lake | 4.7 mi | 651 | 34 ft |
| Days Lake | 4.9 mi | 30 |
