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Lake Agnes
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Lake Agnes, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury, PFOS
Minnesota also has statewide guidance
Minnesota publishes rules that apply to lakes across the state — 50 recommendations covering 24 species — in addition to anything listed for Lake Agnes below.
Strictest statewide rule: Muskellunge — For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
What's safe to eat from Lake Agnes
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury and PFOS. |
| Children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant | For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury and PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23
Is it legal to keep?
These rules are specific to Lake Agnes. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Release 12–20" | 6 | Year-round | 05-24 – 02-25 |
| Smallmouth Bass | Release 12–20" | 6 | Year-round | 05-24 – 02-25 |
Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.5 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.7 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.4 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.7 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.7 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.8 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.