Unnamed
A 18-acre lake near Wescott in Dakota County — best known for bass and panfish. Last surveyed 2010.
Fish Species (7)
Largemouth Bass
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2010
Last surveyed 2010 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2010 | 1.75 | 9.0" | 0.65 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2010
Last surveyed 2010 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2010 | 3.00 | 5.9" | 0.20 lbs |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 1.00 | 5.9" | 0.09 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2010
Last surveyed 2010 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2–19 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2010 | 4.00 | 5.8" | 0.11 lbs |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 3.50 | 5.8" | 0.10 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2010
Last surveyed 2010 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.8–9.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2010 | 1.25 | 5.0" | 0.13 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2010
Last surveyed 2010 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.8 per trap net · typical 2.8–43.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2010 | 8.75 | 5.9" | 0.17 lbs |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 1.00 | 5.9" | 0.04 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Golden Shiner
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2010
Last surveyed 2010 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1–8.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2010 | 2.00 | 8.0" | 0.21 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2010
Last surveyed 2010 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 2.5–70.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2010 | 19.00 | 9.9" | 0.67 lbs |
| Sep 20, 2010 | 1.75 | 9.9" | 0.36 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 20, 2010Hay Lake is a shallow 19 acre lake located in the City of Eagan, Dakota County. A narrow strait in the east end separates a bay of nearly five acres f…
Hay Lake is a shallow 19 acre lake located in the City of Eagan, Dakota County. A narrow strait in the east end separates a bay of nearly five acres from the main portion of the lake, likely inhibiting water circulation and possibly fish movement. Approximately 75% of the shoreline is developed in single family homes with the remainder comprised of South Oaks Park, a City of Eagan park (6%) and a church with an undeveloped riparian zone (19%). Public access to the lake is from South Oaks Park where a fishing platform and trail to shore is located. This population assessment is the first fish survey conducted on Hay Lake. Seven species of fish were sampled during this assessment: black bullheads, black crappies, bluegills, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, pumpkinseeds, and golden shiners. No species was especially abundant in this survey. Bluegills were the most common by number caught in the trapnets and gillnet. They were of an average size with a few fish over seven inches long. Largemouth bass, though not easily sampled in trapnets, were sampled and ranged in size from 5.5 inches to 16.1 inches in length. All other species were sampled in low numbers and were of a small size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Unnamed?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill in Unnamed. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Unnamed?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Unnamed. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Unnamed?
Unnamed has a maximum depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2010. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Unnamed have any invasive species?
Yes — Unnamed has confirmed flowering rush. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 18.27 acres
- Max Depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.35 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed
Invasive Species Alert
- flowering rush
Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to prevent spread.