Minnesota Fishing Guide

Ella

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — DOW #34003300

177 Surveys
153.02
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
0
17
Fish Species
3
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 6
2011-06-16 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 1
2006-06-19 Survey seining 2.0 — 4

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 3
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.60 lb 9
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 12.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.43 lb 50
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.59 lb 16
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.24 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.35 lb 5
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.77 lb 16
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.11 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.67 lb 10

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.8 – 7.0 0.38 lb 2
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.15 lb 4

SAB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.30 lb 1

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 10.0 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.23 lb 10
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 3
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 20.8 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.29 lb 125
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 3.9 — — 31
2011-06-16 15-ft beach seine 4.0 — — 8
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 11.7 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.17 lb 35
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 9.8 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.30 lb 39
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.14 lb 2
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 8.2 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.18 lb 49
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.06 lb 2
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 8.8 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.26 lb 35
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 21.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.12 lb 42
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 6.5 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.12 lb 39
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.11 lb 9
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.11 lb 26

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 21.5 — — 172
2011-06-16 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 3
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 33.0 (above normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.29 lb 33
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 28.7 — — 33
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.21 lb 4
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.17 lb 3
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.14 lb 16
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.22 lb 7
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.17 lb 8
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.15 lb 12
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.08 lb 11
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.07 lb 3
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.12 lb 11
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 22.3 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.16 lb 67

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.75 lb 2
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 1.11 lb 5
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 65.8 — — 526
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 36.8 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.39 lb 147
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 74.0 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.37 lb 222
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 3.0 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.79 lb 18
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.28 lb 4
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 76.5 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.39 lb 306
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 5.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.39 lb 15
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 5.3 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.65 lb 32
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 40.5 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.55 lb 81
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 31.0 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.15 lb 186
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 28.7 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.34 lb 86

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 1.15 lb 1
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 0.67 lb 3
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 4.5 1.43 lb 2
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 1.16 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 0.49 lb 3
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 1.02 lb 6
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 1.59 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.4 – 4.5 1.14 lb 17
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 0.96 lb 6

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 8.8 — — 70
2011-06-16 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 47.0 — — 54
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.08 lb 3
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.53 lb 1
2006-06-19 Survey seining 35.5 — 0.01 lb 71
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 1.37 lb 3
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.13 lb 5
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.15 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 12.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.11 lb 77

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 10.4 — 12
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 3.1 — 25
2011-06-16 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 3
2006-06-19 Survey seining 0.5 — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.06 lb 3
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.12 lb 13
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 10
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.57 lb 21
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 1.70 lb 7
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 13.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.21 lb 26
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.68 lb 11
2018-09-07 Fall electrofishing 18.0 — — 6
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.3 – 18.1 3.14 lb 4
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.11 lb 3
2023-09-07 Fall electrofishing 6.0 — — 2
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 1.31 lb 14
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 0.68 lb 2
2015-09-02 Fall electrofishing 42.0 — — 14
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 2.3 – 18.1 2.17 lb 24
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.17 lb 26

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.87 lb 1
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.81 lb 1
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 2.18 lb 5
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.95 lb 19
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 2.28 lb 2
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.10 lb 4
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.95 lb 4
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 2.38 lb 1

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.32 lb 39
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.15 lb 5
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.75 lb 17
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 1.49 lb 3
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.19 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.41 lb 11
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 6.0 0.50 lb 1
2006-06-19 Survey seining 0.5 — — 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 108.7 — — 125
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 15.7 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.23 lb 94
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 11.5 — — 92
2011-06-16 15-ft beach seine 45.5 — — 91
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.24 lb 14
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.12 lb 3
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 28.7 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.12 lb 172
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.12 lb 12
2006-06-19 Survey seining 215.5 — — 431
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.06 lb 1
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 96.0 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.03 lb 576
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.31 lb 2
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 10.8 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.14 lb 65

OSS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 8
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.02 lb 5
2006-06-19 Survey seining 1.5 — 0.01 lb 3
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 7.8 — 0.04 lb 47
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.04 lb 2

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 3.5 — — 4
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.05 lb 1
2006-06-19 Survey seining 0.5 — — 1
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.08 lb 10

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.07 lb 7
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 8.60 lb 1
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.28 lb 24
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 2.30 lb 2
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 1.68 lb 13
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 3.53 lb 9
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.04 lb 11
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 5.5 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.33 lb 11
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 5.26 lb 8
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.50 lb 12
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.31 lb 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 6.1 — 7
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 4

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 12.2 — — 14
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 6.3 — — 50
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.06 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.11 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.06 lb 8

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2011-06-16 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2011-06-16 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 6.44 lb 6
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
1986-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 4.97 lb 4
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 4.38 lb 14
1996-06-19 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 5.20 lb 8
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 4.79 lb 3
1990-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.13 lb 1
1990-06-18 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 4.75 lb 8
2006-06-19 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 4.27 lb 8
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 6.42 lb 7
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 7.30 lb 15

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-16 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 8

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.10 lb 1
2006-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.04 lb 3
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 3.0 — 0.14 lb 18

Channel Catfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1996-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 9.37 lb 1

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2006-06-19 Survey seining 12.5 — 25

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.04 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Frozen Flights Outfitters,LLC

Spicer, MN

(320) 979-6032

★ 1

Mel's Sport Shop

Spicer, MN

(320) 796-2000

★ 4.6

Pete's Surplus Store

New London, MN

(320) 354-2626

★ 4.7

Sunrays Bait and Tackle

Willmar, MN

(320) 214-0499

★ 3.9

West Central Bait & Fishery

New London, MN

(320) 354-5533

Cedar Mills Outfitters

Hutchinson, MN

(320) 583-6075

★ 4.3

Crow River Custom Rods

Hutchinson, MN

(320) 761-5887

★ 4.5

Dunham's Sports

Hutchinson, MN

(320) 587-7744

★ 3.7

Nearby Marinas

Green Lake Cruises

Willmar, MN

(320) 894-5774

Green Lake (SW) Public Water Access Site

Spicer, MN

★ 4.6

Mike's Dock & Yard Services

Spicer, MN

(320) 796-5481

★ 3.3

Premier Dock and Lift/First Ice Outdoors

Spicer, MN

(320) 212-9470

★ 5

Recreation Rental

Atwater, MN

(320) 974-3501

★ 4.8

Spicer Dock and Lift LLC

Spicer, MN

(320) 905-9200

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Ella

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Splashing Rock Cottage
Fishing Resort Spicer

(612) 309-2294
Sunset Rentals LLC
Fishing Resort Spicer

(320) 220-3627
Diamond Lake Resort
Fishing Resort Atwater

(320) 444-5440
Seasonal Recreation
Fishing Resort Willmar

(320) 309-2843

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Fish Species

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

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Channel CatfishCommon CarpHybrid CrappieHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikeOrangespotted SunfishWalleyeWhite CrappieWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Ella

Green Lake Cruises
Fishing Guide

(320) 894-5774
Lets Go Fishing India
Fishing Guide

(320) 403-5550
Little Crow Sports Center
Fishing Guide

(320) 796-2171

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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.