School Section
A 68-acre lake near Armstrong (Freeborn) in Freeborn County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 2018.
Fish Species (5)
Green Sunfish
Small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018
Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 36.7 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | 36.67 | 3.7" | 0.03 lbs |
Other species in this lake (4)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018
Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | 5.33 | 5.9" | 0.22 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018
Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | 0.33 | 9.0" | 0.40 lbs |
Common Carp
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018
Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | 6.00 | 10.4" | 0.92 lbs |
White Sucker
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2018
Last surveyed 2018 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | 0.33 | 8.0" | 0.26 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 20, 2018A targeted survey was conducted at School Section Lake on September 20, 2018. The survey was done using three standard trap nets set for one night eac…
A targeted survey was conducted at School Section Lake on September 20, 2018. The survey was done using three standard trap nets set for one night each. Species present included Black Bullhead (5.3/net), Common Carp (6.0/net), Green Sunfish (36.7/net), White Sucker (0.3/net), and Yellow Bullhead (0.3/net). A targeted survey is generally used for sampling a specific kind of fish or time of year (i.e. spawning season, fall season, etc.) unlike a standard survey which samples a wider range of fish species during the summer months using standard methods (i.e. standard time of year, set sampling stations, taking water clarity readings and oxygen/temperature profiles, etc.) and gears (i.e. lake survey gillnets, trap nets, and spring electrofishing for Largemouth Bass). Results from this targeted survey should not be compared to results from standard surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in School Section?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish in School Section. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at School Section?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for School Section. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is School Section?
School Section has a maximum depth of 4.1 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in School Section last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in School Section is from 2018. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does School Section have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for School Section in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 68.26 acres
- Max Depth
- 4.1 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.47 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed