Lake Agnes

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What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Agnes?

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What are the fishing regulations for Lake Agnes?

There are specific fishing regulations Lake Agnes that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Agnes?

Lake Agnes is a small (137 acres), productive basin located within the Long Prairie River watershed. Mean and maximum depths are 12 and 31 feet, respectively. Lake Agnes, along with lakes Henry and Winona, comprise a chain of lakes within the city limits of Alexandria. Lakes Agnes and Henry are broadly connected with a common "narrows" area between the two basins. A shallow sand and rock bar separates the two basins. This bar is only one to two feet under the water surface during normal water levels. A public access is located along the southwest shoreline. Boaters should note that motorized watercraft operation on Lake Agnes is regulated by a slow, no-wake restriction. A popular walking trail surrounds the majority of the lake and public ownership of portions of the southwest and northeast shoreline provides shore fishing opportunities. A handicapped accessible fishing pier is located in City Park on the northeast shore. A second public fishing pier is located on the south shore off the Central Lakes Trail.

A standard MN DNR lake survey was completed in summer 2023 to assess the fish community. Gamefish populations continue to expand in this basin as water quality and clarity continue to improve and aquatic vegetation becomes more abundant. The shallow, productive nature of this basin results in fast growth and larger average size for most gamefishes. A quality Largemouth Bass population was evident in 2023. This population is currently protected by a special 12- to 20-inch protected slot limit. All bass 12 to 20 inches in length must be immediately released with one bass over 20 inches allowed in possession. Panfish species commonly targeted by anglers include Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. Black Crappie abundance has substantially declined in recent years due to a 2021 summerkill event that predominantly affected this species. Crappie fisheries are typically "boom or bust" in nature so hopefully this population recovers soon. Bluegill numbers have increased in recent years. The current population is characterized as moderate, in terms of both abundance and size structure. Yellow Perch are abundant. Harvestable-size perch are available but smaller fish tend to dominate this population. Northern Pike tend to exhibit lower abundance but larger average size on this basin. Record-high Walleye abundance was documented in 2023. Multiple year classes were sampled, with an average size of 16.6 inches and 2.2 pounds.

Other fish species sampled in the 2023 survey included Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, and White Sucker. White Suckers were particularly abundant.
The next lake survey is tentatively scheduled for 2028.

Lake Agnes is designated as an infested waterbody due to the presence of zebra mussels, which were first confirmed in 2022. For more information regarding aquatic invasive species in Minnesota see the following: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/aquatic/index.html.

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Are there any state parks near Lake Agnes?