Carlos

Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21005700

372 Surveys

Invasive Species Alert

Carlos has confirmed populations of:

Eurasian watermilfoil
zebra mussel

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2,605.11

Acres

163 ft

Max Depth

50 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.1	0.77 lb	3
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	21.8 (above normal)	0.5 – 4.1	0.91 lb	218
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.3 – 2.1	0.84 lb	14
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	7.1 (above normal)	0.5 – 4.1	0.98 lb	71
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 4.1	0.36 lb	4
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	2.9	—	—	7
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.3 – 2.1	0.89 lb	15
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	4.2 (above normal)	0.5 – 4.1	0.63 lb	63
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 2.1	0.78 lb	11
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.5 – 4.1	0.47 lb	19
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	1.2	—	—	3
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 2.1	1.12 lb	10
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 4.1	0.87 lb	3

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.72 lb	10
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	4.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.84 lb	46
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.12 lb	4
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.98 lb	11
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.30 lb	1
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.96 lb	3
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	1.18 lb	1
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.88 lb	9
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.72 lb	21
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.25 lb	2
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	1.09 lb	1
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.86 lb	18
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.62 lb	6

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.19 lb	8
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.6 (below normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.18 lb	16
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.20 lb	1
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.15 lb	20
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.08 lb	1
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.8 (below normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.15 lb	46
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.07 lb	5
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	1.4 (below normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.17 lb	17
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	2.4	—	—	12
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	19.3	—	—	366
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	2.9	—	—	7
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.12 lb	8
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	12.3 (normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.07 lb	184
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.17 lb	6
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	5.5 (below normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.13 lb	72
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	11.1	—	—	233
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	—	1
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.05 lb	2
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	3.3 (below normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.15 lb	40
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.7	0.40 lb	1
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	1.7 (below normal)	7.1 – 33.9	0.19 lb	26

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	0.18 lb	9
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	0.03 lb	3
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.1 – 0.5	0.05 lb	2
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.5	0.11 lb	1
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	26.7	—	—	64
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	—	14
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	0.12 lb	12
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	2
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	4.0	—	—	10
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	0.03 lb	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	4
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	0.22 lb	2

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	26.3 (above normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.74 lb	263
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	5.6 (above normal)	0.9 – 4.8	0.66 lb	84
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	16.1 (above normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.68 lb	161
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	2.9 (normal)	0.9 – 4.8	0.61 lb	43
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	10.1 (above normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.73 lb	121
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.7 (normal)	0.9 – 4.8	0.77 lb	26
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	3.3 (normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.95 lb	39
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	0.9 – 4.8	1.03 lb	13
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	12.1 (above normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.62 lb	181
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	3.9 (normal)	0.9 – 4.8	0.47 lb	54
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	8.1 (above normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.70 lb	105
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	3.3 (normal)	0.9 – 4.8	0.76 lb	52
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.4	—	—	6
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	0.9 – 4.8	0.83 lb	28
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	9.0 (above normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.76 lb	108
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	9.9 (above normal)	0.6 – 6.4	0.71 lb	148
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	0.9 – 4.8	0.76 lb	29

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	10.7 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	1.71 lb	107
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.4	—	1.61 lb	21
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	10.2 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	1.67 lb	102
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	1.87 lb	6
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	17.1 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	1.61 lb	205
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	1.72 lb	12
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	12.7 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	1.90 lb	152
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	1.97 lb	16
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	2
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	1
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	17.1 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	1.31 lb	257
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	1.17 lb	9
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	12.8 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	1.62 lb	167
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	1.34 lb	12
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.9	—	1.77 lb	13
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	15.2 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	2.02 lb	182
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	11.0 (above normal)	3.0 – 7.9	1.75 lb	165
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	1.51 lb	9

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	2.6 (normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.48 lb	26
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.25 lb	2
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	8.5 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.34 lb	85
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	1.5 (normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.25 lb	22
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	7.3 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.35 lb	88
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.32 lb	8
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	7.9 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.48 lb	95
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.17 lb	19
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	10.4	—	—	25
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	2
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	8.1 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.41 lb	122
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.20 lb	8
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	6.5 (normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.46 lb	85
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.48 lb	9
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	2
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	4.0	—	—	10
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.20 lb	19
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	10.5 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.43 lb	126
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	7.3 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.6	0.33 lb	110
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.7 – 3.3	0.34 lb	11

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.20 lb	3
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.7	—	0.21 lb	10
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.36 lb	7
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	0.24 lb	12
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.8	—	0.29 lb	21
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	0.35 lb	7
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	3.8	—	0.40 lb	46
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	5.5	—	0.21 lb	83
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	29.2	—	—	70
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	1
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.9	—	—	18
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	3.5	—	0.18 lb	46
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	0.14 lb	9
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	10.4	—	—	26
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	3.9	—	0.15 lb	58
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	1.9	—	—	41
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	—	1
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	4.7	—	0.28 lb	56
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.1	—	0.28 lb	2
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.24 lb	2

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.90 lb	1
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	6.33 lb	3
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	6.51 lb	11
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	9.19 lb	9
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	8.68 lb	5
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	6.74 lb	5
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	9.98 lb	4
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	6.41 lb	4

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	10.9 (above normal)	4.0 – 9.6	1.40 lb	109
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.81 lb	11
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	5.8 (normal)	4.0 – 9.6	1.74 lb	58
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	2.53 lb	10
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	4.5 (normal)	4.0 – 9.6	2.38 lb	54
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	3.56 lb	11
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	2.8 (below normal)	4.0 – 9.6	1.66 lb	33
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	4.13 lb	15
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	3.8 (below normal)	4.0 – 9.6	2.76 lb	57
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	1.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	0.63 lb	18
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	3.4 (below normal)	4.0 – 9.6	1.77 lb	44
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.9	3.98 lb	5
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	2.57 lb	15
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	3.0 (below normal)	4.0 – 9.6	2.66 lb	36
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	4.0 (normal)	4.0 – 9.6	2.18 lb	60
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	1.7 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.9	2.87 lb	25

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.70 lb	36
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.24 lb	12
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.49 lb	18
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.38 lb	6
2016-07-18	Standard electrofishing	26.5	—	0.99 lb	53
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.84 lb	46
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.95 lb	15
2024-07-22	Standard electrofishing	38.5	—	1.33 lb	77
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	2.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.22 lb	29
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.24 lb	2
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	9.6	—	—	23
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	3.6	—	—	18
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	8.9	—	—	170
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	2.1 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.64 lb	31
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.18 lb	5
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	3.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.73 lb	47
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.34 lb	8
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	14.3	—	—	300
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	23.0	—	—	46
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	15.6	—	—	39
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.46 lb	11
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	2.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.89 lb	33
2000-07-24	Standard electrofishing	102.9	—	1.20 lb	60
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	3.1 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.60 lb	46
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.4 – 1.4	0.69 lb	16

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.6	—	0.16 lb	16
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	26.3 (normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.10 lb	394
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	3.2	—	0.11 lb	32
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	38.7 (normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.18 lb	580
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	9.5	—	0.11 lb	114
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	38.3 (normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.12 lb	574
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	6.7	—	0.15 lb	80
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	20.1 (normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.09 lb	302
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	11.3	—	—	27
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	4.2	—	—	21
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	24.2	—	—	460
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	17.5	—	0.09 lb	263
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	57.1 (above normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.11 lb	800
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	5.7	—	0.15 lb	74
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	36.1 (normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.15 lb	577
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	8.8	—	—	22
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	36.3 (normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.11 lb	544
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	33.6	—	—	705
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	4.5	—	—	9
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	12.6	—	0.13 lb	151
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	2.7	—	0.16 lb	41
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	42.2 (normal)	3.7 – 42.9	0.12 lb	633

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	4.2	—	0.18 lb	42
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.21 lb	34
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	7.4	—	0.19 lb	74
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.21 lb	36
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	11.0	—	0.18 lb	132
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.24 lb	54
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	8.5	—	0.23 lb	102
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.14 lb	35
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	0.6	—	—	3
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	2.0	—	—	39
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.8	—	—	2
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	13.9	—	0.14 lb	208
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	12.4 (above normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.14 lb	174
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	7.4	—	0.13 lb	96
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	5.5 (normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.20 lb	88
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	4.1 (normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.13 lb	62
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	3.4	—	—	72
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	3.0	—	—	6
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	10.9	—	0.21 lb	131
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	8.8	—	0.18 lb	132
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	4.3 (normal)	1.6 – 6.9	0.22 lb	65

Shorthead Redhorse

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.1 – 0.8	2.33 lb	3
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.4 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.5	2.68 lb	17
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	2.8 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.5	2.46 lb	34
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.8	1.94 lb	1
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	2.9 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.5	2.14 lb	35

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.5	0.89 lb	7
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.80 lb	1
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	1.0 – 3.5	2.43 lb	15
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.20 lb	1
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.5	2.72 lb	11
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.98 lb	4
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.0 – 3.5	2.02 lb	11
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	—	1
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	6
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	1.0 – 3.5	1.78 lb	30
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.9 (normal)	1.0 – 3.5	2.43 lb	24
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.25 lb	2
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	1.9 (normal)	1.0 – 3.5	1.99 lb	23
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	1.0 – 3.5	2.62 lb	25
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.92 lb	5

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard gill nets	2.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.28 lb	20
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.29 lb	22
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.57 lb	3
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.42 lb	5
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.48 lb	2
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.60 lb	2
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	1.4 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.71 lb	17
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.54 lb	7
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	1.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.42 lb	21
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.29 lb	9
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.43 lb	18
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.50 lb	9
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	1.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.47 lb	15
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	1.7 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.37 lb	25
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	3.9 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.37 lb	59

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.03 lb	7
1992-07-20	Standard gill nets	0.1 (normal)	0.1 – 0.2	5.30 lb	1
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.90 lb	6
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.6 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.2	2.92 lb	7
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	3.93 lb	13
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.2 (normal)	0.1 – 0.2	1.89 lb	2
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.75 lb	4
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	0.4 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.2	2.70 lb	6
1980-07-25	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	3.54 lb	14
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.2	7.00 lb	1
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.18 lb	5
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	2.77 lb	5
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.2	4.57 lb	1
2000-07-24	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.2	5.80 lb	1
2000-07-24	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.56 lb	3

GRR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1992-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	5.00 lb	1
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	8.46 lb	1
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	1.52 lb	2
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	3.33 lb	2

Smallmouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2016-07-18	Standard electrofishing	2.0	—	0.88 lb	4
2016-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.6 (normal)	0.2 – 0.9	2.18 lb	7
2016-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.6	1.77 lb	1
2024-07-22	Standard electrofishing	2.5	—	2.49 lb	5
2024-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.2 – 0.9	2.59 lb	10
2024-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.1 – 0.6	0.13 lb	1
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	1.3	—	—	24
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	5.0	—	—	12
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	0.4	—	—	2
1980-07-25	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.9	2.50 lb	1
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	4.0	—	—	10
2021-07-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.1 – 0.6	0.14 lb	3
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	2.2	—	—	46
2020-07-13	Standard gill nets	0.9 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.9	2.29 lb	11

Brook Trout

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	28.8	—	548
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	7.2	—	36
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	10.3	—	216

BCS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	5
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	6.9	—	131
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.9	—	18
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	1.5	—	3

Mimic Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	1.8	—	9
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	2.0	—	39
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	4

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	4.6	—	87
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	1.4	—	7
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.5	—	10

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	3.6	—	18
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	30.5	—	580
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	6.5	—	13
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	0.8	—	2
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	6.0	—	127

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	7.1	—	17
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	24.8	—	124
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	82.7	—	1572
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	43.0	—	86
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	33.7	—	84
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	18.9	—	397

HHC

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	0.4	—	2
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	1.7	—	33
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	5.4	—	13
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.8	—	7
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	2

Fathead Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	0.4	—	2
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	1.3	—	25
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	1.3	—	3

NRD

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	6

BND

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.0	—	5

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	1.5	—	28

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	1.2	—	23
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	2
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	2.0	—	5
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.8	—	16

PGS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	5.5	—	104
2021-07-26	15-ft beach seine	0.5	—	1

Spottail Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	2.4	—	12
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	15.6	—	296
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	12.4	—	31
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	8.2	—	172

SFS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	3
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

Common Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	5.4	—	13
2024-08-20	15-ft beach seine	58.2	—	291
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	76.2	—	1447
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	11.5	—	242
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	18.9	—	47

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	2.7	—	52
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	6.0	—	126
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	43.3	—	108

Logperch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	3
2024-08-20	Backpack electrofishing	0.4	—	1
2021-07-26	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

Tadpole Madtom

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

CRC

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2024-08-20	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

CNM

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2021-07-26	Backpack electrofishing	5.6	—	14

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Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

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Alexandria, MN

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Bayside Rentals

Alexandria, MN

(320) 834-3990

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Miltona, MN

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Central Marine & Sports Inc

Carlos, MN

(320) 852-7380

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Fish Species

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

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

Fishing Guides Near Carlos

Hatlestad Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(320) 314-2055

JS Guide Services, Mille Lacs, Alexandria

Fishing Guide

(320) 260-9056

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Fishing Guide

(254) 644-5273

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Fishing Guide

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Fishing Guide

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