Jenny
A 102-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1980.
Fish Species (3)
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980
Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.6–2.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1980 | 1.25 | - | 7.80 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980
Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.4–3.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1980 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980
Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1980 | 2.25 | - | 1.69 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 14, 1980Jenny Lake contains an above average population of whitefish and low population of northern pike, perch, & sucker.
Jenny Lake contains an above average population of whitefish and low population of northern pike, perch, & sucker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Jenny?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in Jenny. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Jenny?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Jenny. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Jenny?
Jenny has a maximum depth of 93 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Jenny last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Jenny is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Jenny have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Jenny 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
- 102.31 acres
- Max Depth
- 93 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.42 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed