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Lake Miltona
Lake
Ice season
When Lake Miltona has lost its ice in spring, from 17 winters on record (1998–2023)
Apr 14
Median of 17 winters, 1998–2023
- Earliest
- Mar 30, 2016
- Latest
- May 5, 2018
Lake Miltona is a lake in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Lake Miltona was named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, the wife of a pioneer who settled there.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Walleye, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and 16 more species.
19 fish species in 115 public records within 2 km of Lake Miltona since 2000.
- Walleye Sander vitreus10 records · 2015
- Muskellunge Esox masquinongy9 records · 2008
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides8 records · 2007
- Rock Bass Ambloplites rupestris6 records · 2007
- Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas6 records · 2007
- Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis6 records · 2007
- Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus6 records · 2007
- Bowfin Amia calva6 records · 2007
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- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii6 records · 2007
- Northern Pike Esox lucius6 records · 2007
- Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus6 records · 2007
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus6 records · 2007
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus6 records · 2007
- Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu6 records · 2007
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens6 records · 2007
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus6 records · 2007
- Cisco Coregonus artedi4 records · 2007
- 4 records · 2007
- Common Shiner Luxilus cornutus2 records · 2007
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Long Prairie watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake Miltona?
- Lake Miltona is a lake in Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Lake Miltona?
- There is no fixed answer for Lake Miltona: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lake Miltona in Minnesota. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Lake Miltona rated?
- Lake Miltona in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.
- What amenities does Lake Miltona have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Lake Miltona include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Minnesota
Minnesota None
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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