Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

McKinney Lake

McKinney Lake is a 52-acre lake in Aitkin County, 33 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2001. Recorded species include northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
01019900
County
Aitkin
Surface area
52 acres
Maximum depth
33 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
45 acres, 87% of the lake
Shoreline
1.2 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Swatara
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2001, population assessment
Surveys on record
2, since 1991
Game fish caught in the 2001 survey
pumpkinseed 39, northern pike 25, black crappie 14, bluegill 8, yellow perch 7, hybrid sunfish 2, rock bass 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch, and 4 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet

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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