Location: Eagan, Thomas Lake Park, Pilot Knob Road between Cliff Road and Diffley Road
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bullhead
Depth: 7 feet
Size: 40 acres
Lake Map: Download map
Wheelchair access: Excellent
MTC bus: Route 472
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Excellent
Picnic: Yes
Grills: No
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Carry-in access, walking path
Agency: City of Eagan, Parks and Recreation Department
(651) 675-5500
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Thomas Lake is a shallow lake that is aerated to prevent winterkill. It has a good population of Largemouth Bass. The fishing pier will give you access to the deeper water that might hold more fish. This is a wonderful lake to fish from a canoe.
2011 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Black Crappie | low | 8.2 | 9.2 |
| (Dakota) | Bluegill | high | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Hybrid Sunfish | low | 6.0 | 7.5 | |
| Black Bullhead | low | 11.4 | 11.4 | |
| Pumpkinseed Sunfish | low | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Largemouth Bass | med | 10.75 | 19.0 |
