Location: Inver Grove Heights, Simley Park, 80th Street and Cahill Avenue
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Common Carp, Bullhead
Depth: 14 feet
Size: 14 acres
Lake Map: Download map
Wheelchair access: Fair, paved path to the island is a little steep.
MTC bus: Routes 68, 71 and 80
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: No
Parking: Fair, only 4 spots on the street.
Picnic: Yes
Grills: No
Playground: No
Other activities: Shore fishing blocks, walking path
Agency: City of Inver Grove Heights, Parks and Recreation Department (651) 450-2585
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Simley Lake is a very popular fishing lake. It has a pier, shore fishing stations on the north shore and island, plus a lot of open space to fish from. Shoreline restorations have occurred at multiple areas on this lake. Walleye are stocked almost every year and there are also plenty of panfish present in this lake.
2012 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simley | Black Crappie | med | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| (Dakota) | Bluegill | med | 5.3 | 7.7 |
| 07/18/2012 | Walleye | med | 14.0 | 22.1 |
| Channel Catfish | med | 10.4 | 11.3 | |
| Largemouth Bass | med | 4.7 | 12.0 | |
| Smallmouth Bass | low | 12.7 | 16.1 | |
| Pumpkinseed Sunfish | low | 5.2 | 5.3 |
