Beason Lake
Location: Belle Plaine, Quarry Campground in the Minnesota Valley Recreation Area, Highway 169 and Park Boulevard
Species present: Bluegill, Black crappie, White crappie
Depth: 6 feet
Size: 3.3 acres
Wheelchair access: Poor
MTC bus: None nearby
Park entrance fee: $5 daily or $25 annual
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Good
Picnic: Yes
Grills: Yes
Playground: No
Other activities: Camping, hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnic shelter, picnic tables
Agency: Minnesota Valley Recreation Area
Fishing pier: No
Comments: Because Beason Lake is located in the Minnesota Valley Recreation Area, it provides a well-rounded experience for families that like to get outdoors. This lake receives floodwaters from the Minnesota River; therefore many other species including northern pike and common carp can be caught. A daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter the park.
1994 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beason | black bullhead | high | 6.7 | 10.8 |
| (Scott) | black crappie | low | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| 06/21/1994 | bluegill | low | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| bowfin (dogfish) | high | 19.7 | 22.6 | |
| green sunfish | low | 6.5 | 6.5 | |
| yellow bullhead | low | 9.7 | 11.1 |
