Minnesota Fishing Guide

Middle

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — DOW #34020800

38 Surveys
368.49
Acres
11 ft
Max Depth
7 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
3
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 4.9 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.04 lb 44
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 32.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.9 0.02 lb 294

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 19.0 (above normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.78 lb 19
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.08 lb 3
2019-06-10 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 1.81 lb 5
2019-06-10 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 1.66 lb 6
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 18.3 (above normal) 1.1 – 8.0 2.06 lb 55
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 2.3 — 1.89 lb 21
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 14.2 — 0.80 lb 128

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 207.0 (above normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.10 lb 207
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 9.0 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.89 lb 81
2019-06-10 Standard gill nets 7.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.60 lb 7
2019-06-10 Standard trap nets 1.8 (below normal) 11.5 – 132.6 1.42 lb 7
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 17.7 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.22 lb 53
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 14.9 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.21 lb 134
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 19.0 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.06 lb 171

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 14.9 — 0.11 lb 134
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.22 lb 2

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.46 lb 17
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.31 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 136.1 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.02 lb 1225
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.06 lb 2
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.02 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.14 lb 3
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.24 lb 5
2019-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.8 0.07 lb 1
2019-06-10 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.07 lb 3

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.07 lb 2
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 12.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.05 lb 115
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 4.9 0.35 lb 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.13 lb 1
2019-06-10 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.07 lb 2
2019-06-10 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.6 0.08 lb 1
2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.05 lb 6

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2015-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.48 lb 15
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.27 lb 7

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-06-07 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 4.17 lb 28
2010-06-07 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.8 2.07 lb 15

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

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

Fetterer's Live Bait

Glenwood, MN

★ 4.6

Fletcher's Bait Shop

Sauk Centre, MN

(320) 352-2155

★ 4.8

Glenwood Fleet Supply & True Value Hardware

Glenwood, MN

(320) 634-5209

★ 4.6

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 Middle

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Middle.

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 Middle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBluegillGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishNorthern PikePumpkinseedYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Middle

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

Other Lakes in Kandiyohi County

Andrew

758.89 acres

Bass

50.06 acres

Big Kandiyohi

2,729.83 acres

Calhoun

647.12 acres

Carrie

89.37 acres

Diamond

1,609.51 acres

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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.