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South McDougal Lake

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South McDougal Lake is a 287-acre lake in Lake County, 7 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2021. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
38065900
County
Lake
Surface area
287 acres
Maximum depth
7 feet
Mean depth
4 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
287 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
5.8 miles
Average water clarity
2.8 feet (Secchi disk, 3 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Isabella
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2021, standard survey
Surveys on record
9, since 1961
Game fish caught in the 2021 survey
walleye 96, yellow perch 44, bluegill 36, northern pike 18, pumpkinseed 8
Fish species recorded
bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 6 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by US Forest Service
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
100 to 499 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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