Blue Lake
Size
293ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Blue Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Walleye

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-9 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2013
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
18.46
0Statewide Range74.03

Blue 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
Aug
2013
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20249
Crappie
fish
6-10 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2013
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
6.62
0Statewide Range10.41

Blue 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
Aug
2013
Aug
Largemouth bass
fish
7-19 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2013
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
60.56
0Statewide Range166.22

Blue 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
Aug
2013
Aug
Northern pike
fish
20-28 in
Length Range
24 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2013
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.67
0Statewide Range19.75

Blue 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
Aug
2013
Aug
Perch
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2013
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4
0Statewide Range43.58

Blue 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
Aug
2013
Aug
Pumpkinseed
fish
5-7 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2013
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
1.92
0Statewide Range8.41

Blue 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
Aug
2013
Aug
Walleye
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2013
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2013
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.33
0Statewide Range16.93

Blue 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
Aug
2013
Aug