Dark
A 34-acre lake near Winton in St. Louis County.
Fish Species (1)
No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.
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 · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.7 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1984 | 7.67 | - | 0.57 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 30, 1984Dark Lake has an extremely simple species complex above average numbers of small white suckers and unidentified minnow species.
Dark Lake has an extremely simple species complex above average numbers of small white suckers and unidentified minnow species.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Dark?
Minnesota DNR surveys of Dark record 1 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.
Is there public access at Dark?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Dark. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Dark?
Dark has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Dark last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Dark is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Dark have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Dark 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
- 33.66 acres
- Max Depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.02 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed