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Lake Bavaria

Lake-specific eating adviceInfested waters listPublic access

Lake Bavaria is a 166-acre lake in Carver County, 66 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
10001900
County
Carver
Surface area
166 acres
Maximum depth
66 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
65 acres, 39% of the lake
Shoreline
2.5 miles
Average water clarity
4.2 feet (Secchi disk, 4 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
September 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
12, since 1980
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white crappie, yellow perch, and 11 other species
Lake Bavaria Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, gravel ramp, 8 trailer spaces, toilet, run by Carver County
Infested waters list
Eurasian watermilfoil
Eating advice, sensitive populations
bullhead: all sizes - 1 serving/month
Eating advice, general populations
bullhead: all sizes - 2 servings/week
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
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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