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Little Eagle

Wright County
Near Silver Creek (Wright)
DOW: 86014700
Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 97BluegillGood · 69PumpkinseedGood · 62

A 36-acre lake near Silver Creek (Wright) in Wright County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (8)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 19853.00-0.24 lbs

Bluegill

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 39.3 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 198539.33-0.20 lbs
Aug 26, 19857.50-0.17 lbs

Pumpkinseed

Good · 62

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 19853.33-0.17 lbs

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
2.69 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 19853.50-2.69 lbs
Aug 26, 19851.00-0.87 lbs

Black Crappie

Good · 56

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 19850.50-0.30 lbs
Aug 26, 19851.33-0.33 lbs

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.86 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 19852.33-0.86 lbs
Other species in this lake (2)

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

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 87

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
1.13 lbs

Catch rate: 7.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 19850.50-1.40 lbs
Aug 26, 19857.33-1.13 lbs

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 9.3 per trap net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Aug 26, 19857.50-0.71 lbs
Aug 26, 19859.33-0.75 lbs

Biologist Notes

August 26, 1985Northern Pike numbers (3.5/gill net) were below the local average, but four age classes were caught and growth appeared good. Largemouth Bass numbers…

Northern Pike numbers (3.5/gill net) were below the local average, but four age classes were caught and growth appeared good. Largemouth Bass numbers are high at 2.3/trap net. Growth was good. Bluegill abundance (39.3/trap net) is twice the local average. Ages 2-8 were present; growth was slow but fish up to 8 inches were caught. Hybrid Sunfish numbers are about average for this area. Black Crappie numbers are low, growth appears average, but only two age classes were caught. Brown and Yellow Bullheads are present in above average numbers. Browns to 14 inches were caught. Bowfin were caught in average numbers. Yellow Perch are present but were not caught in nets. Overall, the fish population was similar to adjacent Eagle Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Eagle?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, and Black Crappie in Little Eagle. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Eagle?

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

How deep is Little Eagle?

Little Eagle has a maximum depth of 35 feet and a mean depth of 13.9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Eagle last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Eagle is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Eagle have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Little Eagle 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
36.08 acres
Max Depth
35 ft
Mean Depth
13.9 ft
Shoreline
1.02 mi
Public Access
Not confirmed
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Location

45.2878°N, 93.9038°W

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