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Lake Phalen
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Lake Phalen, 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 Phalen 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 Phalen
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 PFOS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23
Is it legal to keep?
These rules are specific to Lake Phalen. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | 40" min | 1 | 06-01 – 12-01 | Same as open |
| Tiger Muskie | 40" min | 1 | 06-01 – 12-01 | Same as open |
Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 0.6 mi Directions
- Spoon Lake Boat Launch boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.8 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.8 mi Directions
- Lower Harbor marina 3.8 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 4.3 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.