Location:
Cities of White Bear, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Birchwood and White Bear Township. The lake is east of MN Highway 61 and south of MN. highway 96.Species Present:
Walleye: average abundance, average size.Northern Pike: above average abundance, average size.
Muskellunge: average abundance, average size with some larger individuals present.
Largemouth Bass: above average abundance, average size, with some larger fish present.
Smallmouth Bass: low abundance, average size.
Bluegill: above average abundance, average size but some larger ones present.
Crappie: above average abundance, average size.
Bullhead Species: below average abundance, above average size.
Yellow Perch: low abundance, small size.
Boat Access:
- Ramsey County Beach: Free; Hwy 96 east of Hwy 61. Portable toilet at access; washroom, picnic area and beach adjacent to boat access.
- Matoska Park: Annual permit required from city of White Bear: 15 parking spaces; 6th street east of Hwy 61 to Lake Ave. N., then south to park. Picnic area and washroom adjacent to parking area.
- White Bear Docking: private facility with launch fee; North on S. Lake Ave. from White Bear Ave. Portable toilet on site.
Shore Fishing:
There are two public fishing piers on this lake, in addition to undeveloped public land along highway 96 adjacent to the north shore of the lake.- Lions Pier - East of highway 61 on frontage road to White Bear Avenue.
- City Pier - North of White Bear Avenue off Lake Avenue S. adjacent to VFW hall.
Management Plan:
- Fisheries standard lake survey in 2022.
- Stock 1,314 pounds of Walleye fingerlings annually.