School Section Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About School Section Lake, MN
- How big is School Section Lake?
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- What kind of fish can you catch in School Section Lake?
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- Are there boat launches on School Section Lake?
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How big is School Section Lake?
How deep is School Section Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in School Section Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Mimic Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to School Section Lake?
Are there places to stay in the School Section Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on School Section Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near School Section Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in School Section 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 fish species in School Section Lake was conducted on August 29-30, 2018 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 seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at ten sampling stations, but one station was sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample nine stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at one station. Nearshore sampling captured only six species of fish including none that are intolerant or tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 2018 standard 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. Blackchin 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 School Section 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 School Section Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around School Section Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Murray Lake | 1.7 mi | 44 | |
| Louisa Lake | 2.1 mi | 189 | 44 ft |
| Days Lake | 2.4 mi | 30 | |
| Carnelian Lake | 2.6 mi | 180 | 36 ft |
| Marie Lake | 2.6 mi | 146 | 36 ft |
| Lake Betty | 3.8 mi | 154 | 29 ft |
| Lake Caroline | 3.9 mi | 135 | 45 ft |
| Scott Lake | 3.9 mi | 83 | 23 ft |
| Willow Lake | 4.0 mi | 156 | 4 ft |
| Laura Lake | 4.1 mi | 141 |
