Section Eight

Section Eight Lake is a designated stream trout lake that is stocked annually with yearling Brook Trout. A survey was completed in 2023 to monitor the amount of cool, well oxygenated habitat available for trout during the summer. Automated temperature loggers were suspended at depths of three, six, and ten feet below the surface over the deepest spot in the lake to record water temperatures hourly throughout the summer. In addition, temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles were collected on several occasions to determine how deep well oxygenated water occurred. Survey results indicate summer dissolved oxygen concentrations and water temperatures likely caused stress to the trout in Section Eight Lake in 2023. Similar surveys completed since 2014 suggest periods of stress are common in summer months, but the lake currently maintains suitable habitat for stream trout throughout the open water season. Habitat conditions will continue to be monitored to evaluate the suitability of Section 8 Lake for Brook Trout management.

Section Eight Lake is a designated stream trout lake that is stocked annually with yearling Brook Trout. A survey was completed in 2023 to monitor the amount of cool, well oxygenated habitat available for trout during the summer. Automated temperature loggers were suspended at depths of three, six, and ten feet below the surface over the deepest spot in the lake to record water temperatures hourly throughout the summer. In addition, temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles were collected on several occasions to determine how deep well oxygenated water occurred. Survey results indicate summer dissolved oxygen concentrations and water temperatures likely caused stress to the trout in Section Eight Lake in 2023. Similar surveys completed since 2014 suggest periods of stress are common in summer months, but the lake currently maintains suitable habitat for stream trout throughout the open water season. Habitat conditions will continue to be monitored to evaluate the suitability of Section 8 Lake for Brook Trout management.

Section Eight Lake is a designated stream trout lake that is stocked annually with yearling Brook Trout. A survey was completed in 2023 to monitor the amount of cool, well oxygenated habitat available for trout during the summer. Automated temperature loggers were suspended at depths of three, six, and ten feet below the surface over the deepest spot in the lake to record water temperatures hourly throughout the summer. In addition, temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles were collected on several occasions to determine how deep well oxygenated water occurred. Survey results indicate summer dissolved oxygen concentrations and water temperatures likely caused stress to the trout in Section Eight Lake in 2023. Similar surveys completed since 2014 suggest periods of stress are common in summer months, but the lake currently maintains suitable habitat for stream trout throughout the open water season. Habitat conditions will continue to be monitored to evaluate the suitability of Section 8 Lake for Brook Trout management.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Brook Trout in Section Eight. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Section Eight. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Section Eight has a maximum depth of 24 feet and a mean depth of 12.7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Section Eight is from 2022.

No invasive species are on record for Section Eight in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.