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We want to see what you've caught on Lake Victoria.Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Victoria, MN
- How big is Lake Victoria?
- How deep is Lake Victoria?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Victoria?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Victoria?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Victoria area?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Victoria?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Victoria?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Victoria?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Victoria?
How big is Lake Victoria?
How deep is Lake Victoria?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Victoria?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lake Victoria?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Victoria area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Victoria?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Victoria?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Victoria?
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 Victoria Lake was conducted on August 29-30, 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 10 sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample nine stations, a 15-foot seine was used at one station. Nearshore sampling captured 19 species of fish including six species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, Pugnose Shiner, Rock Bass and Smallmouth Bass) and two that are tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Green Sunfish and Fathead Minnow).
A summer trap net survey was also conducted by IBI Program staff on August 29-30, 2022. Nine trap nets were set along the shoreline in locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Trap net sampling captured 12 species of fish, including one that is tolerant of disturbance (i.e., Common Carp). Bluegill comprised a majority of the catch by number, and Common Carp and Bluegill comprised a majority by biomass.
The nearshore and trap net data were combined with gill net data from a 2020 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, Pugnose Shiner, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Green Sunfish and Fathead Minnow). 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.
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 Victoria?
Are there any state parks near Lake Victoria?
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 Victoria...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Lake Jessie | 1.4 mi | 110 | 26 ft |
Lake Burgan | 1.8 mi | 174 | 43 ft |
Lake Geneva | 1.9 mi | 640 | 63 ft |
Lake Agnes | 2.5 mi | 137 | 31 ft |
Lake Henry | 2.9 mi | 152 | 32 ft |
Unnamed Lake | 2.9 mi | 10 | |
Lake Winona | 3.1 mi | 213 | 9 ft |
Union Lake | 3.9 mi | 107 | 45 ft |
Union Lake | 3.9 mi | 117 | 42 ft |
Lake Le Homme Dieu | 3.9 mi | 1,801 | 85 ft |