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South Farm Lake
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for South Farm Lake, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
Northeast Minnesota guidance (Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties) applies here
South Farm Lake falls under Minnesota's regional guidance — 50 recommendations covering 24 species, stricter than the statewide rules for several — in addition to anything listed for South Farm Lake below.
Strictest regional rule: Muskellunge — For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
See all Northeast Minnesota guidance (Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties) →
What's safe to eat from South Farm Lake
Cisco
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
| Children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant | For children under 15 and people who are or may become pregnant: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-23
Is it legal to keep?
These rules are specific to South Farm Lake. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Release 17–26" | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Minnesota — Minnesota DNR
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.9 mi Directions
- Farm Lake Public Water Access Site canoe launch 2.3 mi Directions
- Fall Lake (S) Public Water Access Site canoe launch 4.1 mi Directions
- Garden Lake Boat Access boat ramp 4.1 mi Directions
- Canoe / kayak launch canoe launch 4.4 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.