Location: Bloomington, Smith Lake Park, Park Avenue South and East 82nd Street
Species present: Bluegill, Black CrappieDepth: 16 feet
Size: 8 acres
Recent fish stockingWheelchair access: Excellent
MTC bus: Routes 5 and 542
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Excellent
Picnic: Yes
Grills: Yes
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Pavilion, picnic tables, picnic shelter, walking path
Agency: City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department (952) 563-8877
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Smith Lake is stocked annually with Bluegills and Black Crappies. Shoreline and prairie habitat has been restored around the lake. These plants help protect water quality and improve habitat for fish. Not only can you discover a new place to fish in Bloomington but a place to identify prairie plants.
More information about Smith Lake2010 Lake Survey Results:| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
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| Smith | Black Bullhead | medium | 6.79 | 9.29 |
| (Hennepin) | Black Crappie | low | 7.74 | 7.91 |
| 07/06/2010 | Bluegill | low | 6.46 | 7.36 |
| | Hybrid Sunfish | | 6.30 | 6.61 |
Depth: 16 feetSize: 8 acresRecent fish stockingWheelchair access: ExcellentMTC bus: Routes 5 and 542Park entrance fee: NoRestrooms: YesParking: ExcellentPicnic: YesGrills: YesPlayground: YesOther activities: Pavilion, picnic tables, picnic shelter, walking pathAgency: City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department (952) 563-8877Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Smith Lake is stocked annually with Bluegills and Black Crappies. Shoreline and prairie habitat has been restored around the lake. These plants help protect water quality and improve habitat for fish. Not only can you discover a new place to fish in Bloomington but a place to identify prairie plants.More information about Smith Lake2010 Lake Survey Results: