Northern pike lake

Chow Lake

Public access

Chow Lake is a 48-acre lake in Lake County, 11 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1985. Recorded species include northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
38077000
County
Lake
Surface area
48 acres
Maximum depth
11 feet
Mean depth
6 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
48 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
2.3 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Happy Wanderer
Latest DNR fish survey
July 1985, population assessment
Game fish caught in the 1985 survey
yellow perch 55, northern pike 47
Fish species recorded
northern pike, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Chow Lake Public Water Access Site
carry-in, natural ramp, run by U.S. Forest Service
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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