Dutch Lake facts for kids
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 Dutch Lake
Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Mound / Minnetrista, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°56′36.8″N 93°40′50.9″W / 44.943556°N 93.680806°W |
| Primary outflows | Slow Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 160 acres (64.75 ha) |
| Average depth | 15.15 ft (4.62 m) |
| Max. depth | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Surface elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Settlements | Mound |
Dutch Lake is a beautiful lake located in the state of Minnesota, United States. It got its name because many early settlers from Germany lived nearby.
This lake covers about 160 acres (65 hectares). You can find it west of Minneapolis-St. Paul, near the towns of Mound and Minnetrista. Dutch Lake is about 15 feet (4.6 meters) deep on average. However, some parts of the lake go down to 45 feet (14 meters)!
Water flows out of Dutch Lake through a stream called Slow Creek. This creek is not easy to travel on, but it connects Dutch Lake to the much larger Lake Minnetonka.
What Lives in Dutch Lake?
Dutch Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. If you go fishing there, you might find several types of fish.
Here are some of the fish that live in Dutch Lake:
- Black Bullhead
- Yellow Bullhead
- Brown Bullhead
- Black Crappie
- Bluegill
- Hybrid Sunfish
- Largemouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish
- Yellow Perch
Exploring Around Dutch Lake
A large part of the northern shore of Dutch Lake is owned by Camp Christmas Tree. This is a summer day camp where kids can have fun and enjoy the outdoors. The camp uses the lake for various activities.
