Walleye lake, Northern pike lake

Western Lake

Western Lake is a 131-acre lake in St. Louis County, 12 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1976. Recorded species include walleye and northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
69037900
County
St. Louis
Surface area
131 acres
Maximum depth
12 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
131 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
2.9 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Burntside Lake
Latest DNR fish survey
August 1976, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1976 survey
yellow perch 103, walleye 28, northern pike 4
Fish species recorded
northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 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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