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Fish Lake

Quick Facts

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  • DNR Lake Number: 70006900
  • Surface Area: 171 acres
  • Average Depth: 14 feet
  • Maximum Depth: 28 feet
  • Bathymetry Map: View map here
  • Ordinary High Water Level: 946.9 feet above sea level
  • Connectivity to other waterbodies: Flows north into Buck Lake which then feeds into Spring Lake. Located in the upper watershed.
  • Watershed Area: 699 acres
  • Public Boat Access: Access point is located off of Fairlawn Avenue.
  • Impairment Status: Impaired for nutrients & mercury.  TMDL study in progress.

Water Quality

The following graphs represent the annual averages between June 1 and September 30.

Current Projects

  • Carp Management

Completed Projects

  • Fish Lake Shoreline Enhancement and Prairie Restoration at Spring Lake Town Hall (2019)

Reports

Fish Lake Management Plan

  • 2006 Fish Lake Sustainable Lake Management Plan

Water Quality Report Cards

  • Fish Lake Report Card (2019-2021)
  • Fish Lake Report Card (2017-2019)

Aquatic Plant Management Plan

  • 2005 Fish Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan

Aquatic Plant Surveys and Studies

  • 2021  Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2020 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2019 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2018 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment and Aquatic Plant Survey
  • 2017 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2015 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment and Aquatic Plant Survey
  • 2014 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2013 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2012 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2011 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2010 Fish Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Assessment
  • 2008 Curlyleaf and Eurasian Watermilfoil Growth Potential based on Lake Sediment Characteristics for Spring, Fish, Upper Prior and Lower Prior Lakes

Other Studies

  • 2013 Phosphorus Release and Accumulation in the Sediments of Fish and Pike Lake

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Prior Lake – Spring Lake Watershed District

The District covers about 42 square miles in Scott County, MN. Water in the PLSLWD flows mainly from the southwest to the northeast through Spring, Upper Prior and Lower Prior Lakes, and then north through the Prior Lake Outlet Channel to the Minnesota River near Valley Fair amusement park.
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Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District
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Prior Lake, MN 55372

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