longnose gar Lakes in Minnesota, 13 Lakes, LakeQuality

longnose gar Lakes in Minnesota

Found in 13 Minnesota lakes

Rough fish like longnose gar are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 13 Minnesota lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. longnose gar is narrowly distributed — only 13 lakes in Minnesota have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.

Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the longnose gar lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and longnose gar documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.

Minnesota Lakes

Avg. Grade

Grade A Lakes

Counties

Best longnose gar Lakes in Minnesota

Rank	Lake	County	Grade	Clarity	Depth
1	Unnamed Lake	Otter Tail	A	15.1 ft	95 ft
2	Ten Mile Lake	Otter Tail	B	13.6 ft	51 ft
3	Lake St. Croix	Washington	B	5.2 ft	78 ft
4	Stalker Lake	Otter Tail	C	6.6 ft	95 ft
5	St. Croix Lake	Washington	C	8.7 ft	78 ft
6	Pool of Lake St. Croix	Washington	C	4.3 ft	78 ft
7	Pool on Lake St. Croix	Washington	C	5.9 ft	78 ft
8	Barrett Lake	Grant	D	4 ft	28 ft
9	Lake Jefferson	Le Sueur	D	4 ft	37 ft
10	German Lake	Le Sueur	D	3.5 ft	51 ft
11	Winona Lake	Winona	D	2.6 ft	38 ft
12	Pepin Lake	Pepin	F	3 ft	60 ft
13	Mazaska Lake	Rice	F	2.5 ft	50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Minnesota lakes have longnose gar?

longnose gar are found in 13 lakes in Minnesota. The average water quality grade of these lakes is C (Fair).

What are the best longnose gar lakes in Minnesota?

The best longnose gar lakes in Minnesota by water quality are Unnamed Lake, Ten Mile Lake, Lake St. Croix, Stalker Lake, St. Croix Lake.