Location: Inver Grove Heights, Lions Park, 65th Street and Blaine Avenue East
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bullhead
Depth: 9 feet
Size: 8.4 acres
Lake Map: PDF Map
Wheelchair access: Excellent
MTC bus: Route 415
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: No
Parking: Fair, on-street only.
Picnic: Yes
Grills: No
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Nature viewing, walking Path
Agency: City of Inver Grove Heights, Parks and Recreation Department (651) 450-2585
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Also known as Lion's Park Pond, this small lake has abundant small sunfish. The water is very clear which allows healthy plant habitat for Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. Dense plant growth can make fishing challenging in midsummer. Large Bluegills are stocked in the fall and anglers report good catch of these fish.
NOTICE: The aerator on Gun Club Lake had problems in January and February 2014 and the lake has experienced a winterkill. The FiN Program will be restocking the lake in the spring.
2013 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Club | Black Crappie | med | 5.7 | 9.8 |
| (Dakota) | Bluegill | high | 4.8 | 6.7 |
| Hybrid Sunfish | low | 5.7 | 5.7 | |
| Largemouth Bass | low | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| Black Bullhead | high | 7.9 | 9.6 |
