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Ryan Lake is a small, bog-stained lake on the Kabetogama Peninsula within Voyageurs National Park (VNP). Ryan is a Class 14 lake with a total surface area of 37 acres and a maximum depth of 13 feet. The shoreline is undeveloped, except for a campsite on the east shore. Ryan is a soft-water lake with low fertility. Aquatic plant growth is sparse, and boulders and ledge rock dominate the shoal water areas. VNP maintains one primitive campsite located on the east shore of Ryan Lake. To access the campsite, users must travel 23 miles by watercraft to the Ryan Lake portage trailhead. Campsite usage on Ryan Lake is very low. A canoe is available at the campsite, and starting in 2025, all campsite reservations will include canoe usage without the need to book one separately. To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and exotic viruses, anglers are only allowed to use artificial baits. In addition, no privately-owned watercraft (boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.) or float planes are allowed on interior lakes such as Ryan Lake. Ryan Lake has no special regulations aside from VNP's artificial only regulation. Fishing regulations follow statewide regulations of inland waters. Previous management plans identify several long-range goals, including providing a self-sustaining native fish community with Northern Pike as the primary management species. Northern Pike gill net catch rate was 9.0 fish per net, which was above average compared to similar lakes. Total length ranged from 13.4 to 21.9 inches with an average length of 18.1 inches. A total of four year-classes were present and ages ranged from 1 to 4 years. Northern Pike growth rates are below average compared to other lakes in the area, but Ryan Lake still provides a good opportunity for anglers looking for a remote fishing experience. Yellow Perch are typically sampled in low numbers on Ryan Lake. Yellow Perch gill net catch rate was 1.75 fish per net, which was below average compared to similar lakes. Total length ranged from 5.6 to 6.4 inches with an average length of 6.1 inches. All Yellow Perch sampled during the survey came from the 2020 year-class (age-4). Yellow Perch offer an additional fishing opportunity for anglers and act as forage for Northern Pike. White Sucker and Pumpkinseed are also present and provide quality forage for Northern Pike in Ryan Lake.

Ryan Lake is a small, bog-stained lake located on the Kabetogama Peninsula within Voyageurs National Park's proposed wilderness area. The lake is only accessible via a portage trail from Rainy Lake. The Park maintains a primitive campsite on the east shore. The fish community of Ryan Lake is relatively simple with only a few species present.Northern pike were the primary predator species present in Ryan Lake. The number of pike caught in nets was high for lakes like Ryan. The average individual weight of 1.3 pounds, however, was exceptionally low. Lengths of pike ranged from 14.1 to 21.0 inches and averaged 18.5 inches. Growth of Ryan Lake northern pike was the slowest of any lake in the International Falls Management Area. Other species caught during the 2004 Ryan Lake survey in low numbers included yellow perch, white sucker, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill and blacknose shiners.

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

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Unnamed. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 13 feet and a mean depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2024.

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