St. Anna Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Anna Lake, MN
- How big is St. Anna Lake?
- How deep is St. Anna Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in St. Anna Lake?
- What are the closest cities to St. Anna Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the St. Anna Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on St. Anna Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near St. Anna Lake?
- What is the average air temp for St. Anna Lake?
- Are there any state parks near St. Anna Lake?
How big is St. Anna Lake?
How deep is St. Anna Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in St. Anna Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to St. Anna Lake?
Are there places to stay in the St. Anna Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on St. Anna Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near St. Anna Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in St. Anna 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 the nearshore fish community in St. Anna Lake was conducted by Fisheries Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff starting July 2, 2018. Ten sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 15-foot or 50-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all ten sites with three sites sampled from the boat. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample two sites, a 15-foot seine was used at five sites, and deep water and soft sediments prevented the use of seines at three sampling sites. Nearshore sampling captured 12 native species of fish including one species that is intolerant of disturbance (Iowa Darter) and two species that are tolerant of disturbance (Common Carp and Green Sunfish).
Data from this targeted nearshore survey is combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 2015 standard survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based Index of Biological Integrity (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. 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. The FIBI score for St. Anna Lake from this survey is just below an impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. 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 Sauk River Watershed assessment of surface waters process completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for St. Anna Lake?
Are there any state parks near St. Anna 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 St. Anna Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lake Beautiful | 1.2 mi | 30 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 15 | |
| Lovell Lake | 2.2 mi | 69 | |
| Mud Lake | 3.0 mi | 450 | |
| Voss Lake | 3.0 mi | 77 | |
| Mary Lake | 3.3 mi | 129 | 58 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.5 mi | 25 | |
| Rolling Lake | 4.1 mi | 17 | |
| Fish Lake | 4.5 mi | 35 | |
| Bear Lake | 4.6 mi | 47 |
