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Frequently Asked Questions About Elk Lake, MN
- How big is Elk Lake?
- How deep is Elk Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Elk Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Elk Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Elk Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Elk Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Elk Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Elk Lake?
How big is Elk Lake?
How deep is Elk Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Elk Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, Spotfin Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Elk Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Elk Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Elk Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Elk Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Elk 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
A targeted survey of the nearshore fish community on Elk Lake was conducted on August 14, 2017 by Fisheries Lake IBI program staff. Sampling stations were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all ten stations with one site sampled from the boat. Soft sediments with abundant emergent vegetation in deep water prevented the use of seines at one sampling site. Nearshore sampling captured 10 native species of fish including Johnny Darter, Spotfin Shiner, and Largemouth Bass.
Data from this targeted nearshore survey is combined with data from a standard gill and trap netting survey in July 2017 to calculate a Fish-based Index of Biologic Integrity (FIBI) score that describes the overall health of the lake. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. The FIBI score for Elk Lake based on this survey is just below the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Mississippi River-St. Cloud Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
What is the average air temp for Elk Lake?
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