Star Lake
Size
4376ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Star Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye

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 Range19.6

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
20159
Crappie
fish
7-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.58
0Statewide Range12.66

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
7-18 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.42
0Statewide Range3.68

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
14-36 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.17
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
5-9 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.75
0Statewide Range43.58

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
3-9 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.83
0Statewide Range6.18

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
5-11 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
10.42
0Statewide Range6.58

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 survey 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
8-28 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.17
0Statewide Range16.93

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 bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202410
20219
20189
20159