Blueberry Lake
Wadena County, Minnesota
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- How big is Blueberry Lake?
- How deep is Blueberry Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Blueberry Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Blueberry Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Blueberry Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Blueberry Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Blueberry Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Blueberry Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Blueberry Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Blueberry Lake?
How big is Blueberry Lake?
How deep is Blueberry Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Blueberry Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Shorthead Redhorse, Spotfin Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Blueberry Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Blueberry Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Blueberry Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Blueberry Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Blueberry Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Blueberry 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 Blueberry 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
Blueberry Lake is located in northern Wadena County, three miles northeast of Menahga. Blueberry is a shallow lake with a maximum depth of 15 feet. A state-owned public access is located on the northeast shore on the outlet of the Shell River off Blueberry Bridge Road. There is also a winter access on the east shore off of east Blueberry Drive. Blueberry provides angling opportunities for Northern Pike, Walleye, and panfish.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Blueberry Lake is in lake class 41. Class 41 lakes are very large and shallow with hard and turbid water. There are no other class 41 lakes in the Park Rapids management area. Class 39 lakes are the most similar lake class and include First Crow Wing, Fourth Crow Wing, and Portage.
Blueberry has a special regulation for Northern Pike. All pike 24 to 36 inches in length must be immediately released, with a possession limit of three, and only one over 36 inches. Anglers will find an abundant population of Northern Pike, with an average length and weight of 23.3 inches and 2.9 lbs with fish measured up to 33.9 inches.
Walleye numbers were down slightly from previous surveys. Multiple year classes of Walleye were sampled and ranged in length from 10.0 to 27.3 inches. Yellow Perch, an important forage species for Walleye were sampled in moderate numbers for this lake class. Sampled Yellow Perch were small in size with an average length of 6.3 inches.
Blueberry has been a popular lake for panfish, especially during the ice fishing season. Angling opportunities include Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. Good numbers of Bluegill in the 6-8 inch size range were sampled and moderate numbers of Black Crappie with fish measured up to 13.8 inches. Growth of panfish was very fast when compared to area lakes.
Blueberry Lake is one of the very few in the area that supports a Common Carp population and provides bowfishing and angling opportunities. A low to moderate Common Carp population is present in the lake.
Curly-leaf Pondweed, an aquatic invasive species (AIS) has been identified in Blueberry Lake. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
What is the average air temp for Blueberry Lake?
Are there any state parks near Blueberry 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 Blueberry Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Stocking Lake | 1.8 mi | 357 | 22 ft |
| Lower Twin Lake | 2.4 mi | 252 | 26 ft |
| Spirit Lake | 2.7 mi | 114 | 45 ft |
| Upper Twin Lake | 3.2 mi | 213 | 12 ft |
| Lord Lake | 3.3 mi | 62 | 32 ft |
| Hinds Lake | 3.6 mi | 305 | 36 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.9 mi | 37 | |
| Jim Cook Lake (west) | 4.3 mi | 54 | |
| Moran Lake | 4.6 mi | 101 | 15 ft |
| Jim Cook Lake (east) | 4.6 mi | 49 |
