Last year, Experience Eagan brought you “A Tale of Two Lakes” — a story about the restoration and removal of LeMay and Fitz lakes from the State of Minnesota’s list of impaired waters. As a result of these restoration efforts, and thanks to funding support from the Department of Natural Resources, the City of Eagan will install a new public fishing pier at Moonshine Park this fall. Located on the southeastern bay of LeMay Lake, Moonshine Park provides access to 36 acres of water, home to largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, and bluegill sunfish — along with wildlife and native plants. Improving recreational access to Eagan’s lakes and ponds isn’t just about fishing, though. Recent studies have shown that enjoying outdoor spaces can reduce stress, improve moods, and provide a general sense of ease in an urban world.  LeMay Lake also happens to be in a part of Eagan with a gap in accessible fishing infrastructure. This pier will provide greater equity for fishing access for surrounding higher-density neighborhoods, as well as highlight LeMay Lake’s recent water quality improvements. For more information about fishing in Eagan, visit cityofeagan.com/fishing.