Carlson
Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01016600
9 Surveys
37.83
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
3
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Carlson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 3.50 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 16 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 17 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 4.15 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 0.90 lb | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Aitkin Backwoods Farm Supply LLC
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.9Bill's Sportsmans Service
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.8Farm Island Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Farm Island Store & Off Sale
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.7Glen Store
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.6McGregor Oil
McGregor, MN
★ 4.6Sather's Gateway Store
McGregor, MN
★ 4.4Sue’s Bait shop
Aitkin, MN
★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Carlson
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Carlson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Carlson
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Plan Your Trip to Carlson
- Weather forecast for Carlson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.4832°N, 93.7686°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.