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Scrapper Lake

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Scrapper Lake is a 172-acre lake in Itasca County, 28 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2016. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31034500
County
Itasca
Surface area
172 acres
Maximum depth
28 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
122 acres, 71% of the lake
Shoreline
3.6 miles
Average water clarity
8.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Alder
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2016, targeted survey
Surveys on record
3, since 1980
Game fish caught in the 2016 survey
yellow perch 62, bluegill 27, largemouth bass 15, black crappie 10, northern sunfish 4, rock bass 2, northern pike 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch, and 16 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by DNR
Special regulation, Including connected Balsam, Haskell, and Scrapper lakes
Northern Pike: All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
100 to 499 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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