Lake Independence

Lake Independence

Size
814ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Lake Independence
Walleye
Walleye
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Perch
Perch
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White bass
White bass

Overview

A great panfish population here. The black crappie are large. Walleye are numerous and there are some quality muskie.

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Forage

White sucker, shiner, crayfish, carp, bullhead, perch and juvenile panfish.
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
fish
9-29 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2022
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
2019
Jul
2022
Jul