Powers Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powers Lake, MN
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How big is Powers Lake?
How deep is Powers Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Powers Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Powers Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Powers Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Powers 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
Reaching depths over 40 feet, Powers Lake is a deep, 54-acre lake located within the city of Woodbury. Powers Lake sharply thermally stratifies during the summer months with little or no oxygen below 17 feet in most summers, while having abundant aquatic vegetation, the vast majority of which is the invasive species Eurasian watermilfoil. The presence of Eurasian watermilfoil helps form a distinct weed line that provides cover for all fishes. Other plants occasionally observed were curly leaf pondweed, coontail and Canada waterweed (elodea). Aquatic vegetation grows out past the 15 foot contour line due to the clear water conditions observed in Powers Lake. The MN DNR's Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) program is actively involved in managing the diverse sport fish populations of Powers Lake. Powers Lake Park provides an open-air shelter with restrooms, grills, and 8 picnic tables plus access to a walking trail, canoe access, and a fishing pier. Electric motors are also permitted. The Woodbury Rotary Club purchased and stocked 2,000 yearling walleyes in April 2007. The sport fish community consists of Black Crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Walleye and Yellow Perch.
Most likely originating from a 2007 private stocking, two Walleye measuring 21.6 and 22.0 inches were sampled in the trap nets. Walleyes have been sampled in low numbers (1 to 3 per survey) in 1984, 1992, 1997 and 2007. According to the 1997 survey, Walleyes observed in past surveys are likely individuals of stocking or migration from nearby walleye rearing pond Markgrafs Lake. Northern Pike averaging 29 inches, were relatively abundant and of good size. In order to properly sample the Largemouth Bass population, nighttime electrofishing was conducted, and 193 Largemouth Bass were sampled with a catch rate of 176.79/hr on-time with a mean length of 10.9 inches and a range of 4.7 to 19.4 inches. Consistent with an abundant Largemouth Bass population, the Powers Lake population consists of average but numerous sized individuals with some better than average fish present. Powers Lake offers a diverse panfish community consisting of Bluegills, Black Crappies, Pumpkinseed and Hybrid Sunfish. Of the 211 Bluegills sampled using trap nets, approximately 35% were greater than 6.0 inches with a few fish exceeding 7.0 inches. In 2022 all of the Black Crappies sampled were less than 10.0 inches, and had an average length of 7.0 inches. Yellow perch numbers, (6.0/gill net) were average for lakes similar to Powers with an average length of 6.0 inches. Hybrid Sunfish and Pumpkinseed Sunfish were sampled in low numbers. Prior to 2007, bullheads were frequently observed net catches, with none being sampled during this survey.
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Are there any state parks near Powers Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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