Size
NA
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Chetek River
Overview
Well known for quality panfish and largemouth bass. Good numbers of walleye and northern provide year-round action. Chain of six lakes include Chetek, Moose Ear, Ojaski, Pokegama, Prairie and Tenmile.
Chetek River Map
Features
The Chetek Chain is a popular navigable chain of six lakes that is heavily utilized by recreational boaters and anglers. No-wake areas are posted under all bridges and channel areas. Prairie Lake is noted for its floating and submergent bogs. These range in size from half an acre to 3-acres and since some are not attached to the bottom, wind and moving ice can often change their location.
Forage
Golden shiner, common shiner and various minnow species offer a diverse forage base. Juvenile bluegill, perch and crappie are important forage for larger predators.
Seasonal Movements
Walleye and northern pike move into Moose Ear, Tenmile, Pokegama and Rice Creek during their annual spring spawning migrations. During summer, a movement of walleye and northern pike from the northern lakes into the southern lakes has been observed.
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Top Fish Species
Largemouth bass
No survey data
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
