Kelser's Pond
Carver County, Minnesota — DOW #10004700
17 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Kelser's Pond has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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19.69
Acres
34 ft
Max Depth
14 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Kelser's Pond. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 9.3 | 0.44 lb | 8 |
| 2008-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.2 | 0.44 lb | 15 |
| 2002-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 6.2 | 0.26 lb | 36 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 4.02 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.33 lb | 10 |
| 2008-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.31 lb | 30 |
| 2002-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.45 lb | 5 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 24 |
| 2008-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 20 |
| 2002-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 4.7 | — | 0.22 lb | 14 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 69.0 (above normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.18 lb | 414 |
| 2008-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 70.5 | — | 0.21 lb | 141 |
| 2002-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 24.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.21 lb | 73 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.93 lb | 8 |
| 2008-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 2.25 lb | 6 |
| 2002-05-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.84 lb | 1 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Cabin Fever Sporting Goods
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★ 4.8Ken's Bait Service
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★ 3.9Old Carver Bait and Tackle
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★ 4.8Pro Fishing Supply
Waconia, MN
★ 4.4AI Fish Report
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Albion Acres Bait
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★ 5All Seasons Sports
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★ 4.8All Seasons Wild Bird Store
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★ 4.8Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Kelser's Pond. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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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.