Location: Eagan, Fish Lake Park, Denmark Avenue and Westcott Road
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bullhead
Depth: 35 feet
Size: 30 acres
Wheelchair access: Poor
MTC Bus: Route 446
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Good
Picnic: No
Grills: No
Playground: No
Other activities: Carry-in access, walking path
Agency: City of Eagan, Parks and Recreation Department (651) 675-5500
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Fish Lake is a bass-panfish lake with an abundant population of Northern Pike. The 2008 DNR fish survey found good numbers of Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Northern Pike. Panfish are small, and the Northern Pike are also on the small side - averaging 22 inches. Shorefishing may be impaired by heavy vegetation growth in the mid summer, but the pier is still good.
2013 Preliminary Lake Survey Results:
Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fish | Black Crappie | low | 6.2 | 8.0 |
(Dakota) | Bluegill | medium | 5.4 | 6.9 |
07/01/2013 | Northern Pike | medium | 26.3 | 30.2 |
Green Sunfish | low | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
Pumpkinseed Sunfish | low | 5.5 | 6.5 |
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