Carnelian Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnelian Lake, MN
- How big is Carnelian Lake?
- How deep is Carnelian Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Carnelian Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Carnelian Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Carnelian Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Carnelian Lake?
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- What are the fishing regulations for Carnelian Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Carnelian Lake?
How big is Carnelian Lake?
How deep is Carnelian Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Carnelian Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Carnelian Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Carnelian Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Carnelian Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Carnelian Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Carnelian Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Carnelian Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Carnelian 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 Carnelian Lake was conducted by Fisheries Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff starting July 27, 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. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample six sites, a 15-foot seine was used at three sites, and soft sediments with abundant vegetation prevented the use of seines at one sampling site. Nearshore sampling captured 14 native species of fish including three species that are intolerant of disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, and Blacknose Shiner) and one species that is tolerant of disturbance (Green Sunfish).
Data from this targeted nearshore survey is combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 2016 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 Carnelian Lake from this survey is 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 Carnelian Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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| Murray Lake | 1.6 mi | 44 | |
| Days Lake | 1.8 mi | 30 | |
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| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 138 | |
| Pearl Lake | 2.7 mi | 753 | 17 ft |
| Beaver Lake | 3.4 mi | 112 | 27 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.0 mi | 22 | |
| Laura Lake | 4.4 mi | 141 | |
| Marie Lake | 4.4 mi | 146 | 36 ft |
| Louisa Lake | 4.5 mi | 189 | 44 ft |
