Augusta

Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86028400

161 Surveys

Special Regulations for Augusta

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

Daily limit five. (Including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes)
Daily limit ten. (Including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes)

Invasive Species Alert

Augusta has confirmed populations of:

Eurasian watermilfoil
zebra mussel

Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.

187.12

Acres

82 ft

Max Depth

24.9 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Augusta. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	3.50 lb	1
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.73 lb	4
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.18 lb	1
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	12.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.53 lb	73
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	0.55 lb	2
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.82 lb	6
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.75 lb	2

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.00 lb	2
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	6.00 lb	1
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	5.3 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.05 lb	32
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	5.7 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.88 lb	34
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	2.31 lb	3
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	4.7 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	3.50 lb	28
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	2.58 lb	5
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	14.0 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.40 lb	70
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	3.02 lb	3
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	14.3 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	1.91 lb	86
2005-07-11	Survey seining	0.3	—	—	1
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	1.68 lb	2

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard gill nets	4.0 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.25 lb	4
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	6.3 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.37 lb	19
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	5.2 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.14 lb	31
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	3.2 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.20 lb	19
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	1.3 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.36 lb	8
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.45 lb	32
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	20.7 (above normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.15 lb	124
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	18.2 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.18 lb	109
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	0.6 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	1.13 lb	3
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	5.3 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.33 lb	48
2005-07-11	Survey seining	3.7	—	—	11
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	2.9 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.42 lb	26

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.17 lb	3
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	10.0 (normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.30 lb	30
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.73 lb	2
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	3.8 (normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.80 lb	23
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.86 lb	5
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	1.50 lb	1
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.5 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.61 lb	9

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	3.00 lb	2
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.51 lb	10
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	1.2 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.67 lb	7
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.27 lb	3
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.17 lb	3
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	2.2 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.79 lb	11
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.87 lb	1

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	5.0 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.10 lb	15
1997-07-07	Survey seining	23.3	—	—	70
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	4.7	—	0.17 lb	28
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	9.3 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.12 lb	56
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	3.2	—	0.26 lb	19
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	7.2 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.20 lb	65
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	38.8	—	0.21 lb	233
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	134.3 (above normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.19 lb	806
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	6.0	—	0.25 lb	30
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	19.7 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.11 lb	177
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	14.3	—	0.22 lb	86
2005-07-11	Survey seining	121.3	—	—	364
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	13.9 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.22 lb	125

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	4.75 lb	2
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	3.50 lb	2
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	5.5 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.77 lb	33
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	2.65 lb	1
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.86 lb	15
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	3.17 lb	21
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	2.52 lb	6
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.45 lb	9
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	2.28 lb	1
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.2 (below normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.73 lb	7
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.2	4.21 lb	2
2005-07-11	Standard electrofishing	1.5	—	4.08 lb	1

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.15 lb	5
1997-07-07	Survey seining	0.7	—	—	2
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.06 lb	4
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	5.3 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.09 lb	32
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.21 lb	4
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.7 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.29 lb	6
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.10 lb	2
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	5.0 (above normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.14 lb	30
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.42 lb	1
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.22 lb	18
2005-07-11	Survey seining	1.0	—	0.02 lb	3
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.19 lb	5

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	8.88 lb	4
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 3.0	4.52 lb	1
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	9.42 lb	4
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	10.99 lb	4
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 3.0	1.17 lb	3
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	2.57 lb	6
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	12.79 lb	1
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	11.57 lb	2

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.08 lb	3
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.07 lb	3
1997-07-07	Survey seining	26.3	—	—	79
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	21.2 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.06 lb	127
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.07 lb	1
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.10 lb	10
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	12.3 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.10 lb	74
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.12 lb	3
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	7.4 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.07 lb	37
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.13 lb	1
2005-07-11	Survey seining	5.3	—	0.03 lb	16
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.04 lb	1

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1979-08-13	Standard trap nets	7.3 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.68 lb	22
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	10.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.52 lb	62
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	7.5 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.59 lb	45
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	3.7 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.59 lb	22
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	3.4 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.71 lb	31
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	18.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.55 lb	108
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	29.8 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.61 lb	179
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	1.13 lb	9
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	6.3 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.72 lb	57
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.99 lb	10
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	15.5 (above normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.72 lb	93

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.91 lb	2
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.85 lb	2
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.07 lb	4
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.85 lb	9
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.11 lb	1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Survey seining	17.7	—	53
2005-07-11	Survey seining	6.0	—	18

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	4.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.3	0.05 lb	29
1997-07-07	Survey seining	4.0	—	0.01 lb	12
2005-07-11	Survey seining	2.0	—	—	6
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.3	0.01 lb	2

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Survey seining	3.3	—	10
2005-07-11	Survey seining	2.3	—	7

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Survey seining	3.7	—	0.01 lb	11
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.06 lb	4
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	4.5	—	0.09 lb	27
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.34 lb	3
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.23 lb	2
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.10 lb	1
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	2.8	—	0.24 lb	17
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	0.22 lb	7
2005-07-11	Survey seining	2.3	—	0.03 lb	7
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	0.32 lb	10

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.39 lb	5
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.47 lb	2

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Survey seining	1.7	—	0.01 lb	5
1997-07-07	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.16 lb	3
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.7	3.80 lb	1
2014-06-30	Standard electrofishing	24.8	—	1.77 lb	28
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	1.66 lb	4
1991-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.10 lb	2
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.12 lb	11
2019-07-01	Standard electrofishing	21.2	—	1.84 lb	38
2019-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	2.58 lb	2
2005-07-11	Standard electrofishing	16.3	—	1.15 lb	11
2005-07-11	Survey seining	3.3	—	—	10
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	1.35 lb	6

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Survey seining	0.3	—	1

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-07-07	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	3.36 lb	4
2014-06-30	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	3.74 lb	4
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	2.96 lb	3
1991-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	3.98 lb	4
2005-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.86 lb	5
2005-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	3.23 lb	6

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-06-30	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.04 lb	1

Channel Catfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2019-07-01	Standard gill nets	0.4	—	2.54 lb	2

Brook Trout

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2005-07-11	Survey seining	46.0	—	138

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2005-07-11	Survey seining	1.7	—	5

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

A-1 Marine, Inc.

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-8227

★ 4.4

An Extra Space, LLC

Buffalo, MN

(763) 684-1969

★ 5

Anchor Dock & Lift

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-6500

★ 4.9

Beebe Lake Public Launch

Buffalo, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.6

Boat Happy Rentals

Albertville, MN

(763) 807-3677

Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.

Maple Lake, MN

(612) 298-7055

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Augusta

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Fishing Resort Maple Lake

(612) 508-6536

The Bouncy House Guy

Fishing Resort Monticello

(763) 291-6952

Lake Augusta Cabins

Fishing Resort South Haven

(952) 406-0640

Cokato Lake RV Resort

Fishing Resort Cokato

(320) 552-6460

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Augusta. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Brown Bullhead Channel Catfish Common Carp Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Tullibee (Cisco)Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Augusta

Big Dog Fishing Guide Services

Fishing Guide

(612) 810-7330

Fishing Klinics For Kids Guide

Fishing Guide

(763) 972-3619

Headwaters Fly Fishing Company - John Edstrom

Fishing Guide

(651) 503-3919

Jiggin Jim's Fishing Guide Service & Taxidermy

Fishing Guide

(612) 644-7657

Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Fishing Guide

(763) 443-7039

Wildwood Float Trips

Fishing Guide

(612) 801-2710

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Augusta

Special Regulations for Augusta

Invasive Species Alert

DNR Fish Surveys

Tullibee (Cisco)

Northern Pike

Black Crappie

Black Bullhead

White Sucker

Bluegill

Walleye

Pumpkinseed

Common Carp

Yellow Perch

Yellow Bullhead

Brown Bullhead

Bluntnose Minnow

Green Sunfish

BKF

Hybrid Sunfish

Rock Bass

Largemouth Bass

Johnny Darter

Bowfin

Golden Shiner

Channel Catfish

Brook Trout

BNS

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Albion Acres Bait

All Seasons Sports

Captain Jack Lures

Cenex

Clear Waters Outfitting Company

Grumpy's Outdoors

H&H Sport Shop

Joes Sport Shop

Nearby Marinas

A-1 Marine, Inc.

An Extra Space, LLC

Anchor Dock & Lift

Beebe Lake Public Launch

Boat Happy Rentals

Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.

Resorts & Lodges Near Augusta

Fish Species

Fishing Guides Near Augusta

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