Location: Savage, Community Park and Environmental Learning Center, 13500 Dakota Avenue South
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish
Depth: 11 feet
Size: 22 acres
Wheelchair access: Good
MTC bus: Route 421 and 464
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Excellent
Picnic: Yes
Grills: Yes
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Ball fields, picnic shelter, picnic tables, walking path
Agency: City of Savage Parks and Recreation Department (952) 224-3420
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Enjoy many learning opportunities at McColl Pond in the City of Savage. Walking trails weave through native prairie landscapes exposing youth to habitat and wildlife they may not experience anywhere else in the Twin Cities. Fishing at McColl Pond may result in an excited child catching Bluegills, Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.
More information about McColl Pond
2016 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McColl Pond | Black Crappie | medium | 6.2 | 11.2 |
| (Scott) | Bluegill | high | 5.2 | 6.5 |
| 07/20/2016 | Channel Catfish | low | 17.7 | 18.9 |
| Golden Shiner | low | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
| Hybrid Sunfish | low | 5.8 | 7.1 | |
| Largemouth Bass | low | 14.7 | 18.3 | |
| Northern Pike | low | 22.1 | 22.1 | |
| Pumpkinseed | medium | 5.6 | 6.9 |
