Location: West Saint Paul, Thompson Park, Butler Avenue and Stassen Lane
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Bullhead
Depth: 8 feet
Size: 7 acres
Lake Map: Download map
Wheelchair access: Excellent
MTC bus: Route 68
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Excellent
Picnic: Yes
Grills: No
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Walking path
Agency: Dakota County Parks Department (651) 891-7000
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: The FiN program has been active at Thompson Lake. To protect water quality, eroded shoreline has been planted with native aquatic and upland plant species. There is also a rain garden between the parking lot and walking path that intercepts runoff, allowing rainwater to infiltrate into the soil instead of going into the lake. Thompson produces larger Bluegill from time to time. Dakota County Parks sponsors a fishing event each year for "Take a Kid Fishing" weekend.
2013 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson | Black Crappie | low | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| (Dakota) | Bluegill | med | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Hybrid Sunfish | low | 4.5 | 7.7 | |
| Northern Pike | low | one fish | 29.2 | |
| Channel Catfish | low | one fish | 18.7 | |
| Black Bullhead | med | 7.4 | 9.5 |
