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Frequently Asked Questions About Munson Lake, MN
- How big is Munson Lake?
- How deep is Munson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Munson Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Munson Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Munson Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Munson Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Munson Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Munson Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Munson Lake?
How big is Munson Lake?
How deep is Munson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Munson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Munson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Munson Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Munson Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Munson Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Munson Lake is a heavily developed 123-acre lake located three miles southwest of Detroit Lakes, MN. Residential shoreline development had occurred on nearly all privately-owned lakeshore that was readily developable by the 1980's and development since that time has consisted of housing additions near the lakeshore. This targeted assessment utilized only gill nets and was aimed at evaluating the Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch populations as Walleye fingerlings are stocked in even years. The assessment was conducted in the middle of August 2022.
Walleye abundance in Munson Lake was at an all-time high in 2022. Walleye had a mean length of 14.6 inches and ranged from 11 to near 19 inches long. Northern Pike abundance remains low in Munson Lake, with fish having a mean length of 24 inches. The largest pike sampled was 33 inches long. Although gill nets are not a primary method for sampling Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass, some were captured in 2022. Bluegill had an average length of 7.9 inches and a maximum length of almost nine inches. Black Crappie up to 11 inches were captured, but most were 7.5 inches long. Largemouth Bass had an average length of 10 inches, with the largest fish measuring just short of 16 inches long.
Gill net catches of Yellow Perch have historically varied dramatically in Munson Lake. The last survey in 2015 sampled 2.2 perch per net, but no perch were captured during this survey. Other species sampled during this targeted survey were Pumpkinseed Sunfish, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
What is the average air temp for Munson Lake?
Are there any state parks near Munson Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Munson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Fox Lake | 1.0 mi | 143 | 24 ft |
| St. Clair Lake | 1.0 mi | 136 | |
| Muskrat Lake | 1.1 mi | 69 | 18 ft |
| Lake Sallie | 1.4 mi | 1,280 | 50 ft |
| Dart Lake | 1.4 mi | 30 | |
| West Twin Lake | 1.6 mi | 11 | 68 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.8 mi | 409 | 61 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 17 | |
| Slough Lake | 2.1 mi | 30 | |
| Curfman Lake | 2.2 mi | 121 | 24 ft |
