Size
814ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Lake Independence
Crappie
Bluegill
Walleye
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Perch
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Spotted bass
Striped Bass
White bass
Overview
A great panfish population here. The black crappie are large. Walleye are numerous and there are some quality muskie.
Lake Independence Map
Forage
White sucker, shiner, crayfish, carp, bullhead, perch and juvenile panfish.
Weather
48°Feels like 48°
69°
50°
69°50°6:51 AM
7:29 PM
0 mph
Northwest
0 in
Rain
30.03 inHg
Stable
SundaySu
69° / 50°
MondayMo
67° / 55°
TuesdayTu
68° / 49°
WednesdayWe
65° / 53°
ThursdayTh
69° / 52°
FridayFr
70° / 53°
Moon Phase
September 13, 2026
6% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
SundaySu09/13
MondayMo09/14
TuesdayTu09/15
WednesdayWe09/16
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
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Top Fish Species
Crappie
5-12 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
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
