Crappie lake, Sunfish lake, Trout lake

Willard Lake

Public access

Willard Lake is a 8-acre lake in Cass County, 39 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2008. Recorded species include crappie and trout.

Details

DNR lake ID
11056400
County
Cass
Surface area
8 acres
Maximum depth
39 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
4 acres, 50% of the lake
Shoreline
0.4 miles
Average water clarity
13.3 feet (Secchi disk, 6 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
September 2008, population assessment
Surveys on record
14, since 1989
Game fish caught in the 2008 survey
yellow perch 103, black crappie 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and 4 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by county
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 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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