Star Lake
Size
4,376ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Star Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rock bass
Rock bass
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Perch
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

Star 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.

  • Crappie: Daily limit five.
  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.5
0Statewide Range19.6668

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202410
20219
20189
Crappie
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.5833
0Statewide Range12.6668

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.4167
0Statewide Range3.6668

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Northern pike
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.1667
0Statewide Range19.75

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Perch
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.75
0Statewide Range43.5833

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.8333
0Statewide Range6.1668

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Rock bass
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
10.4167
0Statewide Range6.5668

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
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
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.1667
0Statewide Range16.9168

Star 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
2009
Jul
2012
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201829