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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Latoka, MN
- How big is Lake Latoka?
- How deep is Lake Latoka?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Latoka?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Latoka?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Latoka area?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Latoka?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Latoka?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Latoka?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Latoka?
How big is Lake Latoka?
How deep is Lake Latoka?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Latoka?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lake Latoka?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Latoka area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Latoka?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Latoka?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Latoka?
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
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Latoka Lake was conducted on July 18-20, 2022, by DNR Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all 14 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample eight stations and a 15-foot seine was used at six stations. Nearshore sampling captured 18 species of fish including seven species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Pugnose Shiner, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass) and one that is tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Green Sunfish).
A summer trap net survey was also conducted by IBI Program staff on July 18-20, 2022. Twelve trap nets were set along the shoreline in locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Trap net sampling captured 12 species of fish, including two that are tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Common Carp and Green Sunfish).
The nearshore and trap net were combined with h gill net data from a 2021 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, and Blackchin Shiner), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Fathead Minnow, Black Bullhead, and Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Results from this survey indicate that the fish community in Latoka Lake is healthy as indicated by an FIBI score that is above the general use threshold determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Long Prairie River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
What is the average air temp for Lake Latoka?
Are there any state parks near Lake Latoka?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Latoka...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Johnson Lake | 0.7 mi | 35 | |
| Nelson Lake | 1.7 mi | 86 | 52 ft |
| Lottie Lake | 1.9 mi | 46 | 31 ft |
| Cowdry Lake | 2.0 mi | 243 | 52 ft |
| Lake Winona | 2.0 mi | 213 | 9 ft |
| Lake Brophy | 2.1 mi | 297 | 44 ft |
| Lake Mina | 2.3 mi | 411 | 123 ft |
| Lake Stony | 2.3 mi | 87 | 58 ft |
| Cook Lake | 2.3 mi | 101 | 50 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.5 mi | 104 |
