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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Lake, MN
- How big is Christmas Lake?
- How deep is Christmas Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Christmas Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Christmas Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Christmas Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Christmas Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Christmas Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Christmas Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Christmas Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Christmas Lake?
How big is Christmas Lake?
How deep is Christmas Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Christmas Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Pugnose Minnow, Spotfin Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Christmas Lake?
What are the closest cities to Christmas Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Christmas Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Christmas Lake?
Are there boat launches on Christmas Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Christmas Lake?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Christmas Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Christmas Lake is a 265-acre class 23 lake in Hennepin County. A public boat access is located on the north side of the lake, however parking is limited. Christmas Lake is unique because it is one of the few lakes in the Metro Region that can support a two-story fishery. This means sufficient oxygen levels and cool water temperatures in deeper portions of the lake allow the over-summer survival of cold-water species, while warm-water species inhabit the warmer water above the thermocline. Thus, rainbow trout and occasionally brown trout have been stocked since 1986 to utilize this unique resource. A total of 21 rainbow trout were sampled which represents the highest catch of rainbow trout in Christmas Lake to date. Mean length and weight was 19.5 inches and 3.5 pounds for gill net caught rainbow trout. Bluegill abundance is high for this type of lake. Thirtyfour percent of bluegills are larger than 7 inches and individuals up to 8.2 inches were sampled. Pumpkinseed, hybrid, and green sunfish were also sampled but at considerably lower densities. Northern pike in Christmas Lake are abundant but tend to be small. Average length was 19.6 inches and mean weight was 1.92 pounds. Despite the small average size, 19 percent are longer than 25 inches, which has increased from 5 percent in 2001. Thirteen largemouth bass were sampled representing 5 year classes, ranging from 2 - 7 years old. Mean length was 6.8 inches and mean weight was 0.3 pounds. Although not overly abundant, other species of interest to anglers are black crappie, and yellow perch.
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