Bald Eagle Lake

Bald Eagle Lake

Size
1009ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Bald Eagle Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Tiger muskellunge
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
Walleye

Bald Eagle Lake Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-9 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
14.42
0Statewide Range19.48

Bald Eagle Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Crappie
fish
5-13 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5
0Statewide Range12.46

Bald Eagle Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Largemouth bass
fish
9-13 in
Length Range
11 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
27
0Statewide Range165.02

Bald Eagle Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Muskellunge
fish
36-42 in
Length Range
40 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.17
0Statewide Range0.51

Bald Eagle Lake Muskellunge abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized muskellunge based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202248
201950
201748
Northern pike
fish
15-35 in
Length Range
24 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6.17
0Statewide Range19.6

Bald Eagle Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Perch
fish
5-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
24.17
0Statewide Range43.55

Bald Eagle Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Pumpkinseed
fish
3-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
13.08
0Statewide Range6.01

Bald Eagle Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
Smallmouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Tiger muskellunge
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.25
0Statewide Range16.93

Bald Eagle Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths