Snowbank

Temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements were collected from the deepest basin in Snowbank Lake on July 29th, 2024, to evaluate the quantity and quality of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Lake Trout, the most sensitive coldwater species present in this lake (Cisco, also known as 'Tullibee', are also present). During the summer, Lake Trout require a layer of oxythermal habitat that contains water temperatures below 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) and dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3.0 mg/L. Based on the profile from the deepest basin (maximum sampled depth 105.0 feet), the water temperature decreased below 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) at 62.3 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 95.1 feet at the time of sampling. The thickness of this layer of water in the water column was 32.8 feet, indicating that oxythermal habitat was present for Lake Trout. Further, the temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 7.3 degrees C (45.1 degrees F). TDO3 values cooler than 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were suitable for Lake Trout at the time of the survey. Data collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during the late summer period of maximum oxythermal stress (July 26th to Aug 24th) in 2010 and 2017 indicated coldwater habitat conditions were suitable in 2017 and unsuitable in 2010, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2010. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is available, Lake Trout are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and experience higher levels of stress.

Temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements were collected from the deepest basin in Snowbank Lake on July 29th, 2024, to evaluate the quantity and quality of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Lake Trout, the most sensitive coldwater species present in this lake (Cisco, also known as 'Tullibee', are also present). During the summer, Lake Trout require a layer of oxythermal habitat that contains water temperatures below 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) and dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3.0 mg/L. Based on the profile from the deepest basin (maximum sampled depth 105.0 feet), the water temperature decreased below 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) at 62.3 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 95.1 feet at the time of sampling. The thickness of this layer of water in the water column was 32.8 feet, indicating that oxythermal habitat was present for Lake Trout. Further, the temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 7.3 degrees C (45.1 degrees F). TDO3 values cooler than 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were suitable for Lake Trout at the time of the survey. Data collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during the late summer period of maximum oxythermal stress (July 26th to Aug 24th) in 2010 and 2017 indicated coldwater habitat conditions were suitable in 2017 and unsuitable in 2010, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2010. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is available, Lake Trout are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and experience higher levels of stress.

Temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements were collected from the deepest basin in Snowbank Lake on July 29th, 2024, to evaluate the quantity and quality of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Lake Trout, the most sensitive coldwater species present in this lake (Cisco, also known as 'Tullibee', are also present). During the summer, Lake Trout require a layer of oxythermal habitat that contains water temperatures below 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) and dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3.0 mg/L. Based on the profile from the deepest basin (maximum sampled depth 105.0 feet), the water temperature decreased below 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) at 62.3 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 95.1 feet at the time of sampling. The thickness of this layer of water in the water column was 32.8 feet, indicating that oxythermal habitat was present for Lake Trout. Further, the temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 7.3 degrees C (45.1 degrees F). TDO3 values cooler than 8.8 degrees C (47.8 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were suitable for Lake Trout at the time of the survey. Data collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during the late summer period of maximum oxythermal stress (July 26th to Aug 24th) in 2010 and 2017 indicated coldwater habitat conditions were suitable in 2017 and unsuitable in 2010, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2010. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is available, Lake Trout are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and experience higher levels of stress.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye in Snowbank. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

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

Snowbank has a maximum depth of 150 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

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

Yes — Snowbank has confirmed spiny waterflea. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.