Beebe

A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Beebe Lake, was conducted on August 1st-Month day, year, by Area Fisheries staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 10 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample 5 stations, and a 15-foot seine was used at 3 stations. Two stations were not seined due to soft substrate, dense vegetation, and steep breaks. Nearshore sampling captured 14 species of fish including one species that is intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Iowa Darter) and 1 that is tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Green Sunfish). The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a July 2016 survey to describe the fish community and provide a fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Iowa Darter,), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website. Results from this survey provide evidence that the fish community in Beebe Lake is adversely impacted by stressors, as indicated by an FIBI score below the general use impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. These results are similar to previous findings which indicated that Beebe Lake is impaired for biological health/fully supporting aquatic life. The survey results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the North Fork Crow River watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency. You can help protect the fish community in Beebe Lake by reducing runoff, maintaining natural shorelines, and preventing the spread of invasive species.

A survey of near shore fish species was conducted on Beebe Lake on July 14-16, 2016 by Sauk Rapids Area staff. Ten sampling sites were evenly spaced around the shoreline and each site was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining. Nearshore sampling captured 12 species of fish, including one intolerant species (Iowa Darter). The near shore fish survey data will be combined with gill net and trap net data from a July 2016 standard survey to describe the fish community and provide a fish-based Index of Biotic Integrity (FIBI) score based on expectations for similar lakes. This survey is contributing to a watershed assessment process in coordination with the MN Pollution Control Agency. Beebe Lake is located in the North Fork Crow River Watershed.

A survey of near shore fish species was conducted on Beebe Lake on July 14-16, 2016 by Sauk Rapids Area staff. Ten sampling sites were evenly spaced around the shoreline and each site was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining. Nearshore sampling captured 12 species of fish, including one intolerant species (Iowa Darter). The near shore fish survey data will be combined with gill net and trap net data from a July 2016 standard survey to describe the fish community and provide a fish-based Index of Biotic Integrity (FIBI) score based on expectations for similar lakes. This survey is contributing to a watershed assessment process in coordination with the MN Pollution Control Agency. Beebe Lake is located in the North Fork Crow River Watershed.

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

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

Beebe has a maximum depth of 27 feet and a mean depth of 13.9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Beebe is from 2009. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Yes — Beebe has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.