Charley
Ramsey County, Minnesota — DOW #62006200
Special Regulations for Charley
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Closed to fishing.
Invasive Species Alert
Charley has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Charley. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 1979-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 | — | 0.39 lb | 9 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 6.08 lb | 6 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 3.83 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.42 lb | 12 |
| 1979-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 5 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 16.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 48 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 51.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 51 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 | — | 0.40 lb | 10 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 17.3 | — | 0.46 lb | 52 |
| 1979-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 19 |
SLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 3.12 lb | 4 |
| 1979-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 | — | 3.89 lb | 22 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 3.00 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.70 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 1.30 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.50 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-17 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 2.00 lb | 7 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bait Caddy
White Bear Township, MN
★ 5Bald Eagle Gas
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★ 3.3Boaters Outlet
St Paul, MN
★ 4Joe's Sporting Goods
St Paul, MN
★ 4.4Kathy's Live Bait
St Paul, MN
★ 4.5Mend Provisions
St Paul, MN
★ 4.7Revolution Sporting Goods
St Paul, MN
★ 4.5Supernatural Big Baits
St Paul, MN
★ 3.5Nearby Marinas
Boat Landing on Spoon Lake for Gervais and Keller Lakes
Little Canada, MN
★ 4.6Boat Works Bay Marina
White Bear Lake, MN
★ 5Hamline Park Plaza Auto & Boat Storage
St Paul, MN
★ 4Magnolia Blossom Cruises
St Paul, MN
★ 4.8Minnesota Boat Club
St Paul, MN
★ 4.6Mobile WaterSports
New Brighton, MN
★ 5Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Charley. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Charley
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Plan Your Trip to Charley
- Weather forecast for Charley — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.1004°N, 93.1194°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.