Carlson
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18008300
10 Surveys
92.82
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.75 lb | 5 |
| 1982-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.69 lb | 9 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 3.58 lb | 3 |
| 1982-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.28 lb | 14 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 26.3 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.15 lb | 105 |
| 1982-07-28 | Standard gill nets | 25.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 75 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.13 lb | 21 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.71 lb | 7 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Carlson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Carlson
- Weather forecast for Carlson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.5298°N, 93.8892°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.