Eagan celebrates Lakefest: Love your lakes  

Eagan, MN — Eagan’s 1,200 lakes, ponds, wetlands, and a stretch of the Minnesota River are defining characteristics and significant assets of our community. They help make Eagan a desirable place to live, work, play, and visit, and protecting them is part of who we are.      
 
“Everyone in Eagan should be able to enjoy our wonderful park spaces, whether they go fishing, birdwatching, walk the trails, or just enjoy being outdoors,” Water Resources Specialist Jessie Koehle said. “We work hard to protect and improve our lakes and wetlands here in Eagan, and we want everyone to know just how special these places are!” 
 
CELEBRATE OUR LAKES 
Lakefest 2026 brings the fun to two Eagan lakes! Join us to try out shoreline fishing basics, learn about aquatic life, play games, and make fish-themed art. 
 
“Our shallow lakes are home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from aquatic plants giving shelter to insects, fish and turtles, to muskrats, herons, cranes, and even otters. Join us for either or both of our Lakefest events this summer and chat with us to learn more and to enjoy summer fun by the lake,” Koehle said. 
 
These family-friendly events are free, with no registration or fishing license required. (Fishing is catch and release only.) Find more info at cityofeagan.com/lakefest. 
 
2026 LAKEFEST EVENTS 
All events feature fishing, with provided equipment and bait. Each date will include music from professional DJ, Madison Sound.  
 
Blackhawk Lake 
Friday, June 10, 3–6 p.m. 
 
Food truck (Ruhland Strudel) 
Nontoxic fishing tackle giveaways — bring your old lead tackle to drop off for recycling and receive new non-lead tackle for free. 
 
Trapp Farm Park 
Friday, Aug. 14, 3–6 p.m.  
 
Canoe-mobile by Wilderness Inquiry 
Food truck (Cave Café) 
Live fish tank and DNR fishing info 
Microscope and pond life station     

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