Bolfing

Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73008800

171 Surveys

Special Regulations for Bolfing

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

Daily limit 10. (Sauk River Chain of Lakes from State Highway 23 Bridge in T.123, R.31, S.24, downstream to the Cold Spring Dam in T.123, R.30, S.23, including connecting waters, Sauk River, and Becker, Horseshoe, Cedar Island, Zumwalde, Great Northern, Schneider, Krays, Bolfing, and Knaus Lakes.)

Invasive Species Alert

Bolfing has confirmed populations of:

zebra mussel

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

108.96

Acres

36 ft

Max Depth

12.8 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	23.3 (normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.59 lb	93
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	13.3 (normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.62 lb	40
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	5.8 (normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.80 lb	23
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	22.7 (normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.87 lb	68
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.61 lb	2
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	1.22 lb	1
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	1.41 lb	1
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 25.7	0.42 lb	3
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	7.0 (normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.51 lb	21
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	2.5 – 45.0	0.66 lb	1

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.06 lb	2
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.27 lb	1
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.19 lb	1
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.33 lb	3
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.26 lb	1
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	3.5 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.04 lb	7
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	0.93 lb	1
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	0.88 lb	3
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.4	1.20 lb	2
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	1.02 lb	3

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.10 lb	2
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	10.3 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.13 lb	31
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.23 lb	4
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.16 lb	1
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	1.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.19 lb	6
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	13.0 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.13 lb	39
2003-08-14	Survey seining	1.0	—	—	1
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.20 lb	4
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	1.0 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.27 lb	2
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.12 lb	12
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	11.7 (normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.18 lb	35
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	1.5 (below normal)	2.0 – 27.9	0.09 lb	3

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.63 lb	1
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	4.3 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.63 lb	17
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.76 lb	1
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.04 lb	5
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.91 lb	2
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	17.3 (above normal)	0.9 – 5.7	0.84 lb	69
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	1.17 lb	2
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	0.9 – 5.7	1.19 lb	8
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	1.58 lb	2
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.5 – 7.5	0.92 lb	3

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.97 lb	8
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	2.0	—	2.52 lb	8
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	4.5 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.60 lb	9
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	2.54 lb	2
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	3.7 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	4.68 lb	11
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	1.78 lb	2
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	3.45 lb	7
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	6.32 lb	2
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.62 lb	5
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	1.90 lb	1
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	1.69 lb	5
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	3.7 (normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.88 lb	11
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	1.36 lb	1
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	10.0 (above normal)	1.5 – 7.3	2.40 lb	20

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.13 lb	1
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	8.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.10 lb	24
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.05 lb	2

Shorthead Redhorse

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	2.94 lb	4
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	8.5 (above normal)	0.1 – 3.4	2.70 lb	34
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	2.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 1.8	2.41 lb	4
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.1 – 3.4	3.13 lb	1
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	3.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 1.8	2.09 lb	6
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	0.1 – 3.4	2.53 lb	12
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	7.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 1.8	2.03 lb	14
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	7.6 (above normal)	0.1 – 3.4	2.44 lb	38
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	7.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 1.8	2.17 lb	14
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 1.8	3.36 lb	1
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	3.6 (above normal)	0.1 – 3.4	2.65 lb	18
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.5 – 1.8	1.31 lb	3

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	4.94 lb	5
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	2.72 lb	2
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.0	9.08 lb	5
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 3.0	10.31 lb	1
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.0	12.13 lb	1

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.2 – 6.3	3.05 lb	1
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	2.79 lb	4
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	5.5 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.37 lb	11
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.94 lb	2
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	4.46 lb	3
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.30 lb	5
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.29 lb	10
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	3.22 lb	3
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	9.5 (above normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.04 lb	19
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	1.2 – 6.3	1.43 lb	13
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.2 – 6.3	2.30 lb	1

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.13 lb	1
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	11.0 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.43 lb	44
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	1.0	—	0.13 lb	2
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	3.8 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.07 lb	19
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	35.5 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.23 lb	142
2003-08-14	Survey seining	258.0	—	—	258
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	2.0	—	0.31 lb	4
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	7.6 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.31 lb	38
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	2.5	—	0.25 lb	5
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	3.0 (below normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.32 lb	15
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	2.5	—	0.20 lb	5
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.28 lb	1
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	14.2 (normal)	7.5 – 62.5	0.20 lb	71
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	2.0	—	0.08 lb	4

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	4.7 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.20 lb	14
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	23.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.04 lb	93
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	3.38 lb	2
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.00 lb	3
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.50 lb	4
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	6.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.08 lb	25
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.56 lb	3
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	2.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.77 lb	10
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	4.0 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.76 lb	8
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	1.95 lb	2
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.18 lb	1
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	2.7 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.2	1.73 lb	8
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	9.6 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.51 lb	48
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 2.2	2.63 lb	1

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard gill nets	11.3 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.23 lb	34
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	131.8 (above normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.32 lb	527
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.80 lb	6
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	1.6 (below normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.58 lb	8
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	19.7 (above normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.20 lb	59
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	53.8 (above normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.39 lb	215
2003-08-14	Survey seining	1.0	—	—	1
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.41 lb	10
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	18.6 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.43 lb	93
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	6.5 (normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.36 lb	13
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	24.0 (above normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.19 lb	120
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	1.0 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.66 lb	2
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	68.7 (above normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.21 lb	206
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	15.8 (normal)	1.8 – 21.2	0.28 lb	79
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	2.5 – 16.5	0.37 lb	4

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1980-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 1.3	3.38 lb	2
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.3	4.24 lb	1

Channel Catfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2018-07-25	Standard gill nets	37.0	—	3.00 lb	74
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	4.09 lb	3
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	19.0	—	1.93 lb	38
2003-08-14	Standard trap nets	1.2	—	2.96 lb	6
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	37.0	—	1.69 lb	74
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	16.6	—	2.13 lb	83
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	13.0	—	3.07 lb	26
1995-08-29	Standard gill nets	23.7	—	1.14 lb	71
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	1.8	—	1.32 lb	9
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	4.0	—	4.39 lb	8

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2018-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.01 lb	2
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	2.5 (normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.13 lb	10
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.7 – 4.2	0.03 lb	1
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.16 lb	1
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	—	1

CRP

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	14.19 lb	1

RHS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	5.0	—	3.03 lb	20
1985-08-13	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	2.44 lb	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-13	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	0.17 lb	3
2003-08-14	Survey seining	4.0	—	0.08 lb	4

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Survey seining	2.0	—	2

GRR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	4.19 lb	1
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	2.0	—	2.79 lb	4

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Survey seining	8.0	—	0.01 lb	8
2013-08-12	Standard electrofishing	25.4	—	1.90 lb	13
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.75 lb	1
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.22 lb	1
1995-08-29	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	0.05 lb	2
2024-07-31	Standard electrofishing	15.0	—	0.66 lb	10

Smallmouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 2.3	0.07 lb	1
2013-08-12	Standard electrofishing	2.0	—	0.39 lb	1
2013-08-12	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.2 – 2.3	0.75 lb	2
2021-08-11	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 2.3	0.64 lb	1

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Survey seining	2.0	—	0.03 lb	2

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Survey seining	1.0	—	1

Tadpole Madtom

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Survey seining	1.0	—	1

Brook Trout

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-14	Survey seining	280.0	—	280

SLR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-08-12	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	4.47 lb	5
2024-07-31	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	2.86 lb	1

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Nearby Marinas

BK's Dock's

Cold Spring, MN

(612) 597-3914

★ 5

Butler Park

St Cloud, MN

★ 4.2

Channel Marine & Sports Inc

Richmond, MN

(320) 597-5975

★ 4.3

Lake George Boat House

St Cloud, MN

(320) 257-5959

★ 5

Marina E. Bahmer, CNS

St Cloud, MN

(320) 252-5010

Miller Marine

St Cloud, MN

(320) 434-8389

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Bolfing

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Loch Nest Resort

Fishing Resort Kimball

320-271-6880

Maple Hill Resort

Fishing Resort South Haven

(612) 590-3630

Ruegemer's Island View Resort, Inc.

Fishing Resort Richmond

(320) 597-2000

Aunt Kay's Cabin

Fishing Resort Richmond

(320) 266-2802

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Fish Species

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

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Brown Bullhead Channel Catfish Greater Redhorse Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Shorthead Redhorse Silver Redhorse Smallmouth Bass Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Bolfing

Central MN Fishing Adventures

Fishing Guide

(320) 266-8238

J Rev Outdoors LLC

Fishing Guide

(320) 761-0685

predator guide service

Fishing Guide

(320) 253-7535

Slab Seeker Fishing Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(320) 428-5174

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Bolfing

Special Regulations for Bolfing

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Black Bullhead

Brown Bullhead

Yellow Perch

Yellow Bullhead

Northern Pike

Golden Shiner

Shorthead Redhorse

Common Carp

Walleye

Bluegill

White Sucker

Black Crappie

Bowfin

Channel Catfish

Pumpkinseed

CRP

RHS

Hybrid Sunfish

Bluntnose Minnow

GRR

Largemouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Green Sunfish

Johnny Darter

Tadpole Madtom

Brook Trout

SLR

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Butler Park

Channel Marine & Sports Inc

Lake George Boat House

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