South Center Lake

South Center Lake

Size
909ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in South Center Lake
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Northern pike
Northern pike

Overview

Some of the largest pike in the area are taken here, in addition to large crappie and bluegill. Decent walleye.

South Center 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.

  • Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.

Forage

Golden shiner, white sucker, bullhead, perch and juvenile panfish.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2015
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
62.9167
0Statewide Range74.0278

South Center 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
2010
Aug
2015
Aug
Crappie
fish
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2015
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
6.6667
0Statewide Range10.4166

South Center 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
2010
Aug
2015
Aug
Largemouth bass
fish
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
57.4269
0Statewide Range166.4366

South Center 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
2010
Aug
2015
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201920
Northern pike
fish
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1667
0Statewide Range19.75

South Center 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
2010
Aug
2015
Aug
Perch
fish
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.75
0Statewide Range43.5833

South Center 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
2010
Aug
2015
Aug
Pumpkinseed
fish
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
1.75
0Statewide Range8.4166

South Center 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
2010
Aug
2015
Aug
Walleye
fish
7-18 in
Length Range
12 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1667
0Statewide Range16.9168

South Center 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
2010
Aug
2015
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201928