Northern pike lake, Sunfish lake

Nicado Lake

Public access

Nicado Lake is a 14-acre lake in Lake County, 18 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2009. Recorded species include northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
38023000
County
Lake
Surface area
14 acres
Maximum depth
18 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
12 acres, 84% of the lake
Shoreline
0.6 miles
Average water clarity
11.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Finland
Latest DNR fish survey
June 2009, population assessment
Surveys on record
4, since 1980
Game fish caught in the 2009 survey
northern pike 5, pumpkinseed 1
Fish species recorded
northern pike, pumpkinseed, and 4 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
2, owned by DNR
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
15 to 29 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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