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Surprise Lake

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Surprise Lake is a 38-acre lake in Lake County, 10 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2019. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
38055000
County
Lake
Surface area
38 acres
Maximum depth
10 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
38 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
1.4 miles
Average water clarity
6.5 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Isabella
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2019, standard survey
Surveys on record
9, since 1961
Game fish caught in the 2019 survey
yellow perch 62, bluegill 53, northern pike 24, largemouth bass 23, pumpkinseed 16, walleye 8, black crappie 6
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, and 9 other species
Surprise 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 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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