East Chub Lake
Lake County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 38067400
DNR records show 1 stocking entry at East Chub Lake since 2017, most recently bluegill sunfish adults in 2017 (1,440 fish).
- East Chub Lake has 1 DNR stocking record across 1 year (2017-2017): bluegill sunfish (1).
- The most-stocked species by count is bluegill sunfish: 1,440 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 9 ft; surface area 62 acres, 62 littoral acres, 2.1 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 7.2 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow perch.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Lake County, nearest town Isabella; DNR lake number (DOW) 38067400.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey; depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bluegill Sunfish | adults | 1,440 | 96.0 |
Field note · Minnesota stocks by year, not by truck day: walleye fry go in within weeks of ice-out, fingerlings and yearlings mostly in fall, and stream trout in spring and fall. A row here means the fish went in during that year; DNR adds the year's rows after the fact, so the current year can look empty until winter.
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| gravel ramp | Minnesota DNR | Gravel back-down access on east shore of the lake. Access is off State Hwy #1. - Gravel back-down acess on east shore of the lake. Access is off State Highway #1. |
DNR fish survey, 2022
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 18.33 | 55 | 0.20 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 12.67 | 38 | 1.07 |
| White sucker | Standard gill nets | 2.67 | 8 | 2.38 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard gill nets | 2.67 | 8 | 0.17 |
| Golden shiner | Standard gill nets | 1.33 | 4 | 0.08 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 0.33 | 1 | 0.04 |
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 4.67 | 42 | 0.05 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 4.33 | 39 | 0.10 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 3.22 | 29 | 1.19 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 2.78 | 25 | 0.17 |
| White sucker | Standard trap nets | 0.11 | 1 | 3.34 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
East Chub Lake is located 4 miles north and 12 miles west of Isabella and has an area of 62 acres with a maximum depth of nine feet. There is a public boat access with an earthen ramp on the east shore of the lake along State Highway 1 where parking is available for about three vehicle and trailer rigs. The convenient location and room to shore fish or picnic make the access a popular spot. After a suspected winterkill impacted the fish community in the lake, adult Bluegill were stocked in 2015 and 2017 in an attempt to reestablish a self-sustaining population. Northern Pike are the primary management species in East Chub Lake and the 2022 gill net catch of 12.7 per lift was higher than average compared to similar lakes. The average weight was 1.1 pounds, which is below normal range compared to similar lakes statewide. The average length was 16.8 inches with the largest fish measuring 25.8 inches long. Growth is average compared to similar lakes. The current population can provide more of a quantity over quality fishery, with good action on smaller fish with limited chances for quality sized fish. The 2022 Bluegill trap net catch of 4.7 per lift was average compared to similar lakes, but the average size was just 3.9 inches long and weight was just 0.05 pounds. The small size was due to the high number of age-2 fish that had been naturally reproduced in the lake. Growth is average compared to similar lakes. The strong 2020 year class bodes well for the Bluegill population in the near future. Pumpkinseed sunfish up to 7.5 inches long were also sampled in average numbers. While they are not often targeted by anglers, some may be caught and harvested by Bluegill anglers. The Yellow Perch gill net catch of 18.3/lift is average compared to other similar lakes. Average length was about 7 inches with less than 9% greater than nine inches long. These results suggest the lake currently supports an abundant population of small perch with limited opportunities for angler harvest. Growth is average compared to similar lakes. Other important forage species sampled were White Sucker and Golden Shiner. Bluegill populations in the Finland Area generally have sporadic reproduction and are maintained by occasional strong year classes. Results of this survey support this concept as only one year class in the last five years was sampled. Because the goal is to reestablish a self-sustaining Bluegill population, anglers are encouraged to show a little restraint when the fishing is good as angler harvest may impact the population on this small lake. Future surveys will be…
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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