Eagle

Q: What fish can you catch in Eagle?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Northern Pike in Eagle. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Q: Is there public access at Eagle?

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

Q: How deep is Eagle?

Eagle has a maximum depth of 7.8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

Q: When were the main sport fish in Eagle last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Eagle is from 2016. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Q: Does Eagle have any invasive species?

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

St. Louis County

Near Arnold

DOW: 69023800

Yellow PerchGood · 50Northern PikeAverage · 37

A 113-acre lake near Arnold in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2016.

Fish Species (3)

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2016

Last surveyed 2016 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 2016	0.11	7.0"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 37

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2016

Last surveyed 2016 — treat with caution

Avg Size

18.6"

Avg Weight

1.60 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike7% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 93%Largest sampled 24"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 2016	5.00	18.6"	1.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 2016	1.33	18.6"	1.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2016

Last surveyed 2016 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.8"

Avg Weight

0.01 lbs

Catch rate: 488.1 per trap net · typical 0.8–24.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 2016	202.00	6.8"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 2016	488.11	6.8"	0.01 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 14, 2016Eagle is a 113 acre lake with 100% littoral area and a maximum depth of 7.8 feet. The lake is located six miles north of Duluth, MN with public access…

Eagle is a 113 acre lake with 100% littoral area and a maximum depth of 7.8 feet. The lake is located six miles north of Duluth, MN with public access via county land along Emerson Road (CR 246). Prior to this survey, Eagle had never been surveyed by DNR Fisheries. Eagle was surveyed during the summer of 2016 to gather baseline information about fish populations and aquatic habitat. The best angling opportunity in Eagle Lake currently appears to be for Northern Pike, but they tend to be small. Northern Pike abundance of 5.0 per gillnet lift was average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average length of gillnet captured Northern Pike was 20.9 inches. Northern Pike trapnet abundance of 1.3 per lift was also average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type and mean length was 18.2 inches. Black Bullhead are currently very abundant in Eagle Lake. Black Bullhead abundance of 202 per gillnet lift was well above average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes. The Black Bullhead trapnet abundance of 488.1 per lift was also well above average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes. The fish community of Eagle Lake is reflective of a lake that is subject to winter oxygen stress. The lake likely experiences hypoxic (< 2 ppm dissolved oxygen) conditions during moderate to severe winters, limiting game fish populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Eagle?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Northern Pike in Eagle. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Eagle?

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

How deep is Eagle?

Eagle has a maximum depth of 7.8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Eagle last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Eagle is from 2016. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.