shortnose gar Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 22 lakes
22
Total Lakes
22
Minnesota
0
Wisconsin
D
Avg. Grade
48 ft
Avg. Depth
Water Quality of shortnose gar Lakes
A
1
5%
B
3
14%
C
8
36%
D
7
32%
F
3
14%
Best shortnose gar Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with shortnose gar ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn Lake | Kandiyohi | MN | A | 41 ft | 15 |
| 2 | Florida Lake | Kandiyohi | MN | B | 40 ft | 18 |
| 3 | Fireman'S Lake | Carver | MN | B | 23 ft | 8 |
| 4 | Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | B | 78 ft | 36 |
| 5 | Games Lake | Kandiyohi | MN | C | 42 ft | 15 |
| 6 | St. Croix Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 7 | St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 8 | Pool of Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 9 | Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 10 | Pool on Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 11 | St. Croix 3.5 Mi. Downstream of E Chestnut St Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 12 | St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 13 | Norway Lake | Kandiyohi | MN | D | 42 ft | 15 |
| 14 | Little Spirit Lake | Jackson | MN | D | 8 ft | 23 |
| 15 | Winona Lake | Winona | MN | D | 38 ft | 24 |
| 16 | Madison Lake | Blue Earth | MN | D | 59 ft | 20 |
| 17 | Round Lake | Jackson | MN | D | 9 ft | 17 |
| 18 | Willmar Lake | Kandiyohi | MN | D | 14 ft | 18 |
| 19 | German Lake | Le Sueur | MN | D | 51 ft | 19 |
| 20 | Loon Lake | Jackson | MN | F | 8 ft | 18 |
| 21 | Pepin Lake | Pepin | MN | F | 60 ft | 47 |
| 22 | Pearl Lake | Jackson | MN | F | 6 ft | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have shortnose gar?
shortnose gar are found in 22 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin — 22 in Minnesota and 0 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with shortnose gar is D (Poor).
What are the best lakes for shortnose gar?
The best shortnose gar lakes by water quality are Elkhorn Lake, Florida Lake, Fireman'S Lake, Lake St. Croix, Games Lake. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where shortnose gar have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with shortnose gar?
shortnose gar are most commonly found alongside black crappie, black bullhead, bluegill, common carp, northern pike. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.