Minnesota Fishing Guide

Cornelia

Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27002800

34 Surveys
52.63
Acres
6.5 ft
Max Depth
0
6
Fish Species
12
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.8 0.09 lb 23
2019-06-25 Standard trap nets 51.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.8 0.06 lb 311
2019-06-25 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.8 – 13.0 0.08 lb 3
2010-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 3.8 0.05 lb 8

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard gill nets 20.0 (above normal) 2.0 – 19.0 0.15 lb 20
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 20.2 (normal) 1.3 – 27.7 0.22 lb 121
2010-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.3 – 27.7 0.24 lb 4

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard gill nets 12.0 (normal) 8.0 – 90.0 0.20 lb 12
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 20.5 (normal) 2.5 – 70.2 0.13 lb 123
2019-06-25 Standard gill nets 41.0 (normal) 8.0 – 90.0 0.12 lb 41
2019-06-25 Standard trap nets 45.2 (normal) 2.5 – 70.2 0.09 lb 271
2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 43.0 (normal) 8.0 – 90.0 0.10 lb 43
2010-06-28 Standard trap nets 40.7 (normal) 2.5 – 70.2 0.10 lb 244

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.16 lb 7
2019-06-25 Standard trap nets 5.8 — 0.14 lb 35

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 12.7 (normal) 2.8 – 43.3 0.08 lb 76
2019-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.8 – 43.3 0.07 lb 8

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.4 – 3.5 0.14 lb 15
2005-06-29 Standard gill nets 35.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.8 0.15 lb 35
2010-06-28 Standard trap nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.5 0.08 lb 22
2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 25.0 (normal) 2.5 – 25.8 0.22 lb 25

GOF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.06 lb 2
2019-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.0 — — 1
2019-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.5 — — 9
2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.44 lb 3

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard gill nets 33.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 11.6 1.04 lb 33
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 26.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.9 0.24 lb 161
2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 11.6 1.15 lb 17
2010-06-28 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.4 – 2.9 1.41 lb 14

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2005-06-29 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.8 – 9.3 0.04 lb 8
2019-06-25 Standard trap nets 5.8 (normal) 0.8 – 9.3 0.03 lb 35
2010-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 9.3 0.06 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.4 – 3.9 0.06 lb 7
2010-06-28 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.4 – 3.9 0.06 lb 17

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Bait Shop

Bloomington, MN

★ 4.4

Big B's Bait & Tackle

Plymouth, MN

(763) 383-8830

★ 4.7

Cabela's

Rogers, MN

(763) 493-8600

★ 4.2

DH Custom Rods & Tackle

Wayzata, MN

(952) 471-7637

★ 4.6

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Maple Grove, MN

(763) 315-5377

★ 3.9

Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Bloomington, MN

(763) 694-7687

★ 4.7

Jig Mania

Bloomington, MN

(952) 234-0897

★ 5

JR's Tackle Fishing Tackle Outlet

Brooklyn Park, MN

(612) 807-0946

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

Any Other YBC Location

Minneapolis, MN

(612) 208-1800

★ 3.5

Bay Rentals, Inc.

Mound, MN

(952) 474-0366

★ 4.5

Bay to Bay Boat Club

Excelsior, MN

(952) 401-3880

★ 4.9

Bay to Bay Boat Club - Sunset Boat Yards

Spring Park, MN

(952) 401-3880

Bayside Marine

Excelsior, MN

(952) 474-5900

★ 4.8

Bean’s Greenwood Marina

Excelsior, MN

(952) 474-7942

★ 4.9

Resorts & Lodges Near Cornelia

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Izaak Walton Lodge
Fishing Resort Brooklyn Park

(763) 561-5364
MINNeSTAY
Fishing Resort Minneapolis

(612) 216-5511
Erik's Retreat
Fishing Resort Minneapolis

(612) 401-3080
Bloomington Ice Garden
Fishing Resort Bloomington

(952) 563-8841

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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBluegillGoldfishGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishPumpkinseed

Fishing Guides Near Cornelia

Bush Lake Park
Fishing Guide

(952) 563-8877
Daddy'$ Money Bowfishing
Fishing Guide

(612) 438-5083
Erickson Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(612) 801-5058
Fish Lake Minnetonka
Fishing Guide

(612) 483-1384
Hogback Ridge Ponds
Fishing Guide

(952) 854-5900
Jasper Guide Services
Fishing Guide

(952) 220-4954

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.