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Napoleon Lake

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Napoleon Lake is a 138-acre lake in Itasca County, 30 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2009. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31029000
County
Itasca
Surface area
138 acres
Maximum depth
30 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
42 acres, 30% of the lake
Shoreline
2.8 miles
Average water clarity
10.5 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Togo
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2009, population assessment
Surveys on record
3, since 1975
Game fish caught in the 2009 survey
bluegill 60, northern pike 20, yellow perch 15, black crappie 9, pumpkinseed 3, largemouth bass 2, walleye 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Napolean Lake Public Water Access Site
carry-in, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 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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