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Big Bear Lake

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Big Bear Lake is a 143-acre lake in St. Louis County, 15 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2009. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
69011300
County
St. Louis
Surface area
143 acres
Maximum depth
15 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
143 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
3.2 miles
Average water clarity
8.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Rollins
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2009, population assessment
Surveys on record
5, since 1965
Game fish caught in the 2009 survey
northern pike 31, yellow perch 28, bluegill 13, walleye 13, pumpkinseed 9
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Big Bear Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 6 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast 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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