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Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Mountain Lake, MN
- How big is Pine Mountain Lake?
- How deep is Pine Mountain Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Pine Mountain Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Pine Mountain Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Pine Mountain Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Pine Mountain Lake?
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- Are there any state parks near Pine Mountain Lake?
How big is Pine Mountain Lake?
How deep is Pine Mountain Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Pine Mountain Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Logperch and White Sucker.
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Are there places to stay in the Pine Mountain Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Pine Mountain Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Pine Mountain Lake is a 1,612 acre lake with 9.44 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 80 feet located in Backus, MN. There is a city-owned public access on the east shore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Pine Mountain Lake is in Lake Class 22; lakes in the class are generally clear, large, deep lakes with a low percentage of shallow water area and have very irregularly shaped shorelines with many bays or points. Other Lake Class 22 lakes in the Walker Area include Baby, Big Sand, Ponto, and Stony lakes. A standard lake survey was completed in 2022.
Pine Mountain Lake is an excellent Walleye and Northern Pike lake in the Walker area. Walleye abundance was the highest recorded in 2022. Walleye ranged in length from 8 to 28 inches with an average length of 16 inches. Most of the Walleye sampled were between 12 and 15 inches long. Walleye fry are stocked during odd years and eleven consecutive year-classes were sampled. Northern Pike were abundant and ranged in length from 14 to 34 inches with an average length of 21 inches long. Northern Pike size restrictions and possession limits for Pine Mountain Lake are defined in the North Central Zone Northern Pike regulations. Anglers are encouraged to harvest Northern Pike under 22 inches long. Black Crappie and Bluegill numbers were within management goals and provide quality angling opportunities. Black Crappie ranged in length from 5 to 13 inches with an average length of 11 inches. Bluegill ranged in length from 3 to 10 inches with an average length of 6 inches. Largemouth Bass up to 18 inches long were sampled. Yellow Perch were abundant but small in size averaging 7 inches long and ranging in length from 5 to 9 inches.
Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include Bowfin (Dogfish), Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Tullibee (Cisco), White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently Pine Mountain Lake is infested with Zebra Mussel, and Curly Leaf Pondweed. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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Are there any state parks near Pine Mountain Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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