What kind of fish are in Bear Head Lake?
The fish community of Bear Head Lake is made up of both warm- and cool-water species including Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch. Bear Head Lake supports a high quality Walleye fishery with above average gillnet catches compared to similar lakes.
How big is Bear Head Lake State Park?
about 5,540 acres
The park entirely surrounds 670-acre (270 ha) Bear Head Lake and three other fishing lakes. It was established in 1961 in Saint Louis County near Ely, Minnesota. The park also contains the woodlands surrounding the lakes, which gives an entire total of about 5,540 acres.
What is there to do at Bear Head State Park?
Bear Head Lake State Park
- Birding & Wildlife Viewing.
- Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard & Rowboat Rentals.
- Cross Country Ski Trails.
- Hiking.
- Science & Nature Museums.
- State Parks.
When was Bear Head Lake State Park founded?
1961
Bear Head Lake State Park was established in 1961 and contains over 5,600 acres.
What is the biggest largemouth bass in Minnesota?
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| Common name | Lbs. | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Bass, Largemouth | 8 | Auburn Lake |
| Bass, Rock Tie | 2 | Lake Osakis |
| Bass, Rock Tie | 2 | Lake Winnibigoshish |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 8 | West Battle Lake |
How deep should I fish for walleye?
Walleye are generally caught between 10-40 Ft. A typical mid-sized lake in the Midwest would likely hold Walleye between the depths of 10-15 Ft. during the Spring, 15-25 Ft. transitioning to Summer, 25-40 Ft.
What is the biggest bass ever caught in Minnesota?
Biggest Fish Caught in Minnesota by Species
| Common name | Lbs. | When Caught |
|---|---|---|
| Bass, Largemouth | 8 | 10/3/2005 |
| Bass, Rock Tie | 2 | 5/10/1998 |
| Bass, Rock Tie | 2 | 8/30/2004 |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 8 | 1948 |
The fish community of Bear Head Lake is made up of both warm- and cool-water species including Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch. Bear Head Lake supports a high quality Walleye fishery with above average gillnet catches compared to similar lakes.
Where is Bear Head Lake?
Bear Head Lake is a medium-sized lake located 10 miles east of Tower, Minnesota within Bear Head Lake State Park. The lakeshore is entirely managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources via Bear Head Lake State Park – a partner in the Sentinel Lakes project.
Why is Bear Head Lake a Sentinel Lake?
Bear Head Lake was chosen as a Sentinel Lake because it is a good representative of potential changes in fish communities affecting many northern Minnesota Lakes and its location within Bear Head Lake State Park provides opportunity for collaboration during monitoring efforts.
How good is the water quality at Bear Head Lake?
The lakeshore is entirely managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources via Bear Head Lake State Park – a partner in the Sentinel Lakes project. Water quality in this lake is good, with an average summer clarity of 2 to 3 meters.