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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Lake, MN
- How big is Lost Lake?
- How deep is Lost Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lost Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Lost Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Lost Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Lost Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lost Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Lost Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Lost Lake?
How big is Lost Lake?
How deep is Lost Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lost Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Lost Lake?
What are the closest cities to Lost Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Lost Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Lost Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Lost Lake is located in Wildwood Park within the city of Mahtomedi, south of County Road 244 and Old Wildwood Road. Lost lake (lake class 36) has nine surface acres and a maximum depth 26 feet. In 1987 Lost first came under DNR Fisheries management as kids fishing pond. The Fishing in The Neighborhood program (FiN) currently manages the fishery. A connection to White Bear Lake exists during normal water levels and can provide a mode for immigration and emigration to and from Lost Lake. Approximately 25% of the total lake shore is within the park and a fishing pier provides access to the lake for anglers. Lost provides opportunities for shorefishing to anglers that don't own a boat or have access to shoreline on White Bear Lake. The lake supports a very diverse population of native aquatic plants and all efforts should be made to protect this diversity from invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil. The lake experiences winterkill conditions occasionally, which can affect angling success in successive years. Aquatic vegetation can be dense and become problematic at times around the fishing pier.
Bluegills were the most abundant species observed in the 2017 survey but they are still below average in abundance for lakes similar to Lost Lake. The average size is less than 5 inches and is considerably less than past surveys where average size was over 6 inches. Pumpkinseed and Hybrid Sunfish were also found in below average numbers for lakes like Lost. Hybrid Sunfish had an average size of 7.0 inches and Pumpkinseed a 5.3 inch average. Northern Pike had an average size of 16.5 inches and can be found in slightly above average abundance. The Northern Pike population has decreased considerably since the last survey when they could be found in very high abundance. Black Bullheads were found in below average abundance for lakes similar to Lost Lake. Other fish sampled in low number were two Green Sunfish.
What is the average air temp for Lost Lake?
Are there any state parks near Lost 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 Lost Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Unnamed Lake | 0.7 mi | 30 | |
Unnamed Lake | 1.2 mi | 10 | |
Long Lake | 1.3 mi | 63 | 34 ft |
Heiner's Lake | 1.3 mi | 10 | |
Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 16 | 28 ft |
Park Nursery Pond | 1.7 mi | 10 | |
White Bear Lake | 1.9 mi | 2,428 | 83 ft |
Silver Lake | 2.0 mi | 76 | 18 ft |
Silver Lake | 2.0 mi | 76 | 18 ft |
Silver Lake | 2.0 mi | 76 | 18 ft |