Lightning Lake

Lightning Lake

Size
524ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Lightning Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.6667
0Statewide Range19.6668

Lightning 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
1995
Jun
2018
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20189
Crappie
fish
8-9 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2008
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2008
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4
0Statewide Range12.6668

Lightning 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
1995
Jun
1999
Jun
2008
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
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
1999
Jun
2018
Jun
Northern pike
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
15.3333
0Statewide Range19.75

Lightning 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
2008
Jun
2018
Jun
Perch
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7
0Statewide Range43.5833

Lightning 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
2008
Jun
2018
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized perch based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202212
Pumpkinseed
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
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
2018
Jun
Walleye
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
25.3333
0Statewide Range16.9168

Lightning 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
2008
Jun
2018
Jun