Mound Lake

How big is Mound Lake?

How deep is Mound Lake?

What kind of fish can you catch in Mound Lake?

Are there boat launches on Mound Lake?

Are there places to eat and drink near Mound Lake?

What are the fishing regulations for Mound Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Mound 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?

What aquatic invasive species are found in Mound Lake?

Mound Lake is a relatively small, scenic lake in southeast Todd County which supports a diverse fish community and offers many angling opportunities. The lake has excellent water clarity with a secchi disk reading of 23 feet in August. Black Crappie are the primary management species for Mound Lake and the lake has a reputation of producing quality size fish. Angler reports suggest finding the large crappie in Mound Lake can be a real challenge. Walleye abundance appears normal when compared to similar type lakes and the population is sustained through stocking along with some natural reproduction. Most of the Walleye caught in the summer survey were less than 12 inches in length although fish up to 30 inches have been documented in previous surveys. With the clear water, anglers may want to target Walleye at night.
Northern Pike numbers are at the management goal and within the normal range when compared to similar type lakes. The population appears to be dominated by small fish as most of the pike caught averaged 1.8 pounds or 20 inches. Mound Lake supports an abundant Largemouth Bass population that is also dominated by small fish. Most of the Largemouth Bass observed in the various 2013 sampling techniques were less than 15 inches in length, but some quality size fish over 19 inches were observed. Smallmouth Bass are also present but numbers appear to be low.
The 2013 summer survey produced some of the lowest Bluegill catches for Mound Lake which may not be representative of the true population. Bluegill average length in the summer survey was about 6 inches but some fish up to eight inches were observed. Other sunfish species such as Pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, Green Sunfish, and Rock Bass were also caught. Yellow Perch numbers are presently lower than desired. Higher perch abundance is desirable as it may increase survival of young Walleye and promote good growth rates for both Northern Pike and Walleye. It is hoped that the perch population may rebound if Northern Pike numbers continue to stay down for a period of time. Some quality size Yellow Bullhead up to 13 inches were measured in the summer survey.
Proper land use practices are encouraged in the watershed and by lakeshore owners to protect and maintain the good water quality and fish habitat in Mound Lake. Protecting fish habitat is important to help sustain the quality and balance of the fish community. Anglers are encouraged to harvest the smaller Northern Pike under 24 inches and release the larger ones to help maintain a more balanced fish community.

What is the average air temp for Mound Lake?

Are there any state parks near Mound Lake?