Size
16ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in North Pool
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Overview
A large, urban lake. Crappie, bluegill and bullhead are tops. Excellent shore fishing areas. 590 acres
North Pool Map
Features
Busse Lake is located within the Ned Brown Forest Preserve. It was constructed in 1978 as a flood control reservoir and public recreation area. During construction, approximately 25 percent of the lake was dredged to a depth of over 10 feet. After intensive stocking efforts, the lake was opened to fishing in 1980.---Gas outboard motors are not allowed and the use of boats on North Pool is prohibited. All boats must stay 100 feet from dams and spillways. Because Busse Lake is designated as a fish preserve, special fishing regulations are in effect. Length and daily bag limits are posted at all fishing walls and access sites.---The Ned Brown Forest Preserve offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Picnic areas, bicycle trails and hiking trails are found throughout the preserve.
Forage
Golden shiner, sucker, bullhead, various minnows and juvenile carp and panfish are the primary forage species.
Seasonal Movements
The marsh north of Higgins Road is an important northern pike spawning area.
Weather
63°Feels like 63°
79°
59°
79°59°6:59 AM
6:18 PM
4 mph
South
0 in
Rain
30.06 inHg
Stable
SaturdaySa
79° / 59°
SundaySu
74° / 59°
MondayMo
81° / 62°
TuesdayTu
71° / 53°
WednesdayWe
67° / 52°
ThursdayTh
67° / 52°
Moon Phase
October 10, 2026
0% Illumination
new moon
SaturdaySa10/10
SundaySu10/11
MondayMo10/12
TuesdayTu10/13
WednesdayWe10/14
ThursdayTh10/15
FridayFr10/16
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Top Fish Species
Largemouth bass
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
