Thomas Lake

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

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