Lac Lavon

Bluegill are the most abundant species in Lac Lavon Lake. Their numbers are down from previous assessments but are still within the normal range for this type of lake. The average size sampled was only in the 4 inch range. Northern pike were sampled in high abundance. Lengths ranged from 13.5 to 25.63 inches. Black crappies were found in low numbers and small sizes. Only 1 black crappie exceeded 8 inches. Pumpkinseed sunfish were sampled in average abundance and were of small sizes. Largemouth bass were also sampled in low numbers. Electrofishing, which is more efficient at sampling largemouth bass, was not done as part of this assessment.

Lac Lavon has been stocked with rainbow trout since 1989. Public access is available on the northeast and west shores. No gas engines are allowed on the lake.In addition to this survey, a creel survey of anglers was performed throughout 1999. Sunfish species dominated the net and angler catch in 1999, with the most common species being bluegill. Sizes of fish ranged from under 2 inches to over 7 inches in length. Largemouth bass were the next most abundant species caught by anglers, with most fish released. Net catches in this survey were low, but the nets used were not designed to effectively sample largemouth bass. Black crappie were captured in nets and by anglers in much lower numbers than sunfish, but a larger percentage of the fish were of acceptable size, with several netted fish measuring over 10 inches in length. Northern pike were the most abundant predator sampled in the nets, in higher numbers than in previous nettings. The largest fish measured over 30 inches in length. Angler catch was moderate, with most fish released. Three walleye were sampled in nets, all three near 20 inches in length. Anglers in the creel survey did not catch walleye. A few white sucker, a golden shiner, a black bullhead and three snapping turtles were captured in nets. No trout were captured. Anglers caught an estimated 171 rainbow trout during the year, with over 2/3 released.

Panfish species were the most abundant fish sampled in this assessment. Bluegill dominated the catch with one-fifth over 6 inches. Pumpkinseed, hybrid and green sunfish were taken in lower numbers with half over 6 inches. Black crappie were taken in moderate numbers with one-fifth over 10 inches. A few white crappie were also taken.Northern pike were present in moderate to low numbers with all fish sampled small in size. Largemouth bass were low in number with all fish near ten inches.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target White Crappie, Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Hybrid Sunfish in Lac Lavon. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Lac Lavon. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Lac Lavon has a maximum depth of 32 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lac Lavon is from 2004. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Yes — Lac Lavon has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and brittle naiad. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.