Gun Lake
Size
2,766ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Gun Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White bass
White bass

Overview

Best known for its abundant bass fishery, both smallmouth and largemouth. Numerous perch provide steady action throughout the year.

Gun Lake Map

Features

Gun Lake is very popular lake with both recreational boaters and fisherman. Expect heavy boating and fishing pressure on weekends and holidays. Yankee Springs State Recreation Area has both camping and day use facilities that attract visitors throughout the year.

Forage

Golden shiner, chubsucker, white sucker and a variety of minnows comprise the forage base. Crayfish and mayfly larvae also are important.
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
fish
10-24 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
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
2015
May