Location:
This lake is located in the western portion of Lakeville, west of the intersection of I-35 and highway 50.Species Present:
Walleye: below average abundance, average size.Northern Pike: average abundance, average size.
Largemouth Bass: average abundance, average size.
Bluegill: above average abundance, smaller than average size.
Crappie:average abundance, average size with some larger individuals present.
Hybrid Muskie: above average abundance, average size with some larger fish present.
Bullhead species: above average abundance, above average size.
Yellow Perch: average abundance, average size.
Boat Access:
The city owned access is located on the south shore of the lake. Travel west of I-35 on 172nd street, then follow the lake around to the left on Kodiak Ave. to the access. There are surface use restrictions on this lake. See signs at the access.Shore Fishing:
Angling from shore on this lake is limited by heavy vegetation growth most of the year. There are three areas of public shoreline on Orchard Lake: the boat access site, the public beach on the west shore, and a small open space at the northeast corner of the lake. Anglers may fish at any of these sites.Management Plans:
- Fisheries standard lake survey in 2022.
- Stock 468 Hybrid Muskie in even numbered years.
- Stock 177 pounds of Walleye fingerlings when surplus fish are available.