McDougal Lakes

McDougal Lakes

Size
274ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in McDougal Lakes
Walleye
Walleye
Bluegill
Bluegill
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
3.8889
0Statewide Range74.0278

McDougal Lakes 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
2009
Aug
2015
Jul
2021
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202110
Northern pike
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.3333
0Statewide Range19.75

McDougal Lakes 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
2015
Jul
2021
Jul
Perch
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.3333
0Statewide Range43.5833

McDougal Lakes 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
2015
Jul
2021
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
18-20 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2015
Surveyed
NA
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
2015
Jul
Walleye
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
13.6667
0Statewide Range16.9168

McDougal Lakes 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
2015
Jul
2021
Jul