Minnesota Fishing Guide

Latoka

Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21010600

303 Surveys

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Latoka has confirmed populations of:

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766.63
Acres
108 ft
Max Depth
42 ft
Mean Depth
16
Fish Species
5
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.1 1.09 lb 2
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.49 lb 19
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.93 lb 4
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.74 lb 4
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.45 lb 4
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.75 lb 11
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.77 lb 23
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.30 lb 11

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.12 lb 9
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.10 lb 21
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.17 lb 4
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.16 lb 29
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.20 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.18 lb 21
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.09 lb 5
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 1.9 — — 17
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.15 lb 13
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.18 lb 24
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.08 lb 2
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.10 lb 10
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.15 lb 5
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.13 lb 1
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 102.4 — — 819
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 3.8 — — 23
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 7.1 — — 11
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.10 lb 6
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.20 lb 5
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.16 lb 8

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 13.8 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.55 lb 166
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.35 lb 12
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.19 lb 78
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.95 lb 3
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 12.3 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.27 lb 148
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.44 lb 6
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 18.0 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.45 lb 216
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.17 lb 9
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 9.9 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.85 lb 119
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.40 lb 3
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 18.5 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.50 lb 222
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.73 lb 9
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 14.9 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.47 lb 179
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.08 lb 14
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.79 lb 7
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 20.6 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.15 lb 247
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 1.10 lb 11

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.42 lb 102
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.33 lb 8
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 3.2 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.37 lb 38
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.19 lb 36
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.69 lb 48
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.53 lb 25
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.25 lb 44
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.24 lb 12
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.36 lb 32
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.18 lb 5
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.57 lb 82
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.23 lb 3
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.38 lb 29
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.23 lb 7
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 4
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.10 lb 7
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.40 lb 48
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.17 lb 21

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard electrofishing 37.3 — 1.22 lb 28
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.98 lb 9
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.29 lb 4
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.53 lb 42
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 4.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.28 lb 83
1997-07-07 Standard electrofishing 35.0 — 1.88 lb 35
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.52 lb 2
2009-07-06 Standard electrofishing 48.6 — 0.97 lb 37
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.19 lb 21
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 1.60 lb 7
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — — 4
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 1.7 — — 15
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.74 lb 28
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.25 lb 15
2015-07-20 Standard electrofishing 15.5 — 2.10 lb 15
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.47 lb 9
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.07 lb 1
2021-07-12 Standard electrofishing 15.0 — 1.81 lb 15
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.32 lb 9
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.26 lb 7
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 24
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 3.2 — — 5
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.21 lb 4
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.77 lb 12
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.26 lb 8

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 1.49 lb 1
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 6.9 (above normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.72 lb 83
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 2.5 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.91 lb 43
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.4 1.31 lb 5
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 1.18 lb 7
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.81 lb 44
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.93 lb 34
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.39 lb 1
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.88 lb 35
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 1.04 lb 16

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.16 lb 8
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.28 lb 10
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 5.4 — 0.18 lb 92
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.21 lb 3
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.18 lb 14
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.23 lb 8
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 3.2 — 0.16 lb 38
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 3
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 4.2 — — 38
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 13.5 — — 15
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.1 — 0.16 lb 13
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 4.8 — 0.19 lb 77
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 2.5 — 0.25 lb 30
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 4.6 — 0.28 lb 64
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 6.0 — 0.14 lb 72
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 9.3 — 0.24 lb 102
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 29.6 — — 46
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 9.4 — 0.19 lb 113
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 2.4 — — 19
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 5.8 — — 35
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.6 — 0.15 lb 31
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 0.21 lb 27

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.13 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 3.11 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 8.20 lb 1
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 3.42 lb 6
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 5.46 lb 10
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 10.80 lb 1
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.03 lb 3
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 10.12 lb 4

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 5.4 (normal) 4.0 – 9.6 2.99 lb 65
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.67 lb 7
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 3.9 (below normal) 4.0 – 9.6 3.97 lb 47
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.60 lb 3
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 7.0 (normal) 4.0 – 9.6 2.80 lb 84
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.6 (below normal) 4.0 – 9.6 2.94 lb 19
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 7.13 lb 10
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 3.1 (below normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.71 lb 37
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.48 lb 5
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 4.0 – 9.6 2.41 lb 78
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.48 lb 4
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 3.3 (below normal) 4.0 – 9.6 3.47 lb 39
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.74 lb 5
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.28 lb 6
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 2.9 (below normal) 4.0 – 9.6 2.21 lb 35
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.01 lb 7

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 11.7 — 0.14 lb 140
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 37.2 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.09 lb 446
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 91.6 (above normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.14 lb 1557
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 8.5 — 0.14 lb 102
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 26.0 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.20 lb 312
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 9.3 — 0.07 lb 111
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 11.8 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.10 lb 141
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 7.2 — — 8
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 3.8 — — 15
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 62.3 — — 561
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 7.3 — 0.20 lb 87
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 64.7 (above normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.13 lb 1035
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 10.1 — 0.13 lb 121
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 51.5 (above normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.07 lb 721
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 7.3 — 0.07 lb 87
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 36.4 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.08 lb 400
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 28.9 — — 45
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 44.6 (above normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.12 lb 535
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 167.0 — — 1336
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 22.2 — — 133
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.16 lb 48
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 47.2 (above normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.16 lb 755

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 11.8 — 0.15 lb 141
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.13 lb 40
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 11.7 (above normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.17 lb 198
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 6.2 — 0.31 lb 74
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.33 lb 12
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 3.6 — 0.16 lb 43
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.23 lb 9
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — — 5
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 3.7 — — 33
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 10.3 — 0.23 lb 123
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 7.3 (above normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.18 lb 117
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 11.6 — 0.18 lb 139
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.14 lb 32
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 9.7 — 0.13 lb 116
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.08 lb 39
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 6.4 — — 10
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 14.6 (above normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.13 lb 175
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 5.3 — — 42
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 8.0 — — 48
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 9.7 — 0.19 lb 116
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.19 lb 52

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.56 lb 2
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.80 lb 1
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.82 lb 18
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.60 lb 3
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.62 lb 11
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 2.9 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.40 lb 35
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.66 lb 22
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.50 lb 62

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 3.5 3.05 lb 18
1976-07-28 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.76 lb 5
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 1.0 – 3.5 3.12 lb 17
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.77 lb 18
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.75 lb 16
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.42 lb 10
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 0.58 lb 1
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.33 lb 6
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.38 lb 5

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.37 lb 13
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.50 lb 1
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.38 lb 32
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.32 lb 3
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.43 lb 16
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.56 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.36 lb 18
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.35 lb 31
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 2.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.27 lb 25
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.46 lb 1
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.30 lb 11
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.63 lb 11
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.44 lb 5
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.37 lb 15
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.34 lb 25

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.04 lb 1
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.27 lb 66
1997-07-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.24 lb 1
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.04 lb 10
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.08 lb 4
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 15.3 — — 17
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 2.5 — — 10
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 6
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.07 lb 6
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.12 lb 2
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — — 30
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 49.5 — — 77
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.07 lb 31
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 20.4 — — 163
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.12 lb 32
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.10 lb 5

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.02 lb 3
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 6.19 lb 7
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.15 lb 7
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.43 lb 3
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.2 3.67 lb 2
2021-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.11 lb 2
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 3.48 lb 4
1989-07-10 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.00 lb 2

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-07-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.04 lb 5
1997-07-07 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.58 lb 2
2009-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.34 lb 1
2009-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.59 lb 1
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.09 lb 8
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.50 lb 2
1989-07-10 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.57 lb 3

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — 16
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — 5
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 4
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 13.0 — 78
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 4
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 9
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 3

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 6
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — 11
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — 4
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 4.5 — 27
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — 6
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 9.0 — 54
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 3
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 1.3 — 12
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 2.5 — 15

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — 16
2021-08-30 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 3.8 — 23
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — 6
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 10.1 — 81

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2021-08-30 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 4.00 lb 1
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 2.55 lb 1

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-07-20 Standard electrofishing 1.0 — 1.04 lb 1
2015-07-20 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 1.97 lb 18
2015-07-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.11 lb 1
2021-07-12 Standard electrofishing 4.0 — 3.17 lb 4
2021-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.73 lb 4
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 2
2022-07-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.12 lb 1
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 4

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 2
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 13.1 — 105
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 9.5 — 57

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 7

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-07-18 15-ft beach seine 2.5 — 15
2022-07-18 50-ft beach seine 3.4 — 27

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait

Hoffman, MN

(320) 808-9909

★ 5

Brophy Bay Mart

Alexandria, MN

(320) 219-7523

★ 4.5

Christopherson Bait and Tackle

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-3255

★ 4.6

Cowing Robards Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-4333

★ 4.7

Dunham's Sports

Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-5005

★ 3.8

Ip Lures

Osakis, MN

(320) 224-2672

★ 5

Joe’s Bait & Bullets

Brandon, MN

(320) 524-2646

★ 4.7

Lake's Area Bait Co

Lowry, MN

(320) 283-5651

★ 4.7

Nearby Marinas

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

Alexandria Jet Ski/Pontoon Rental

Alexandria, MN

(320) 808-5887

★ 5

Bayside Rentals

Alexandria, MN

(320) 834-3990

★ 2.3

Boomerang Marine & Sports Alexandria Sales

Alexandria, MN

(320) 759-3163

★ 4.2

Carlson Dock and Barge - Miltona

Miltona, MN

(218) 943-3706

★ 4.8

Central Marine & Sports Inc

Carlos, MN

(320) 852-7380

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Latoka

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Latoka.

Shady Creek Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 876-2228
Westwood Beach Resort
Fishing Resort Brandon

(320) 834-4090
Woodland Resort
Fishing Resort Miltona

(877) 669-6637
Eden Acres Resort
Fishing Resort Alexandria

(320) 766-6000

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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Common CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassShorthead RedhorseSmallmouth BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Latoka

Hatlestad Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(320) 314-2055
JS Guide Services, Mille Lacs, Alexandria
Fishing Guide

(320) 260-9056
Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(254) 644-5273
Pro Fishing Outdoors
Fishing Guide

(320) 815-7962
splash guards walleye masters
Fishing Guide

(218) 639-1769

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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.