Grave Lake

Grave Lake

Size
496ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
No
Species in Grave Lake
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Walleye
Rock bass
Rock bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie

Overview

Grave Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
18.2222
0Statewide Range74.0278

Grave Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20239
20229
20219
Crappie
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.4444
0Statewide Range10.4166

Grave Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug
Largemouth bass
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.2222
0Statewide Range3.6668

Grave Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug
Northern pike
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.8889
0Statewide Range19.75

Grave Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug
Perch
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
18.5556
0Statewide Range43.5833

Grave Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug
Pumpkinseed
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
3.4444
0Statewide Range8.4166

Grave Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug
Rock bass
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.5556
0Statewide Range4.2223

Grave Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug
Walleye
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.1111
0Statewide Range16.9168

Grave Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2007
Aug
2014
Aug