Minnesota Fishing Guide

Miller

Carver County, Minnesota — DOW #10002900

36 Surveys

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Miller has confirmed populations of:

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142.5
Acres
14 ft
Max Depth
0
11
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 29.4 (normal) 11.5 – 132.6 0.22 lb 147
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 58.0 (normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.15 lb 116
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 28.0 (below normal) 30.3 – 150.6 0.23 lb 84

White Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 8.4 0.57 lb 4

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.27 lb 6
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.90 lb 2
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 0.50 lb 8
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.60 lb 5

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 33.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 0.74 lb 67
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 0.73 lb 20
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 28.7 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.8 1.63 lb 86
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.99 lb 6

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.10 lb 1

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.20 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.10 lb 1
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 21.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.11 lb 108
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 16.0 (normal) 1.2 – 20.0 0.09 lb 96

BIB

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 41.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 7.0 1.23 lb 83
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 1.14 lb 5
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 6.06 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.28 lb 18
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 0.42 lb 13
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.90 lb 6
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.6 1.35 lb 4

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 98.0 (above normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.13 lb 196
1991-07-29 Standard trap nets 61.6 (above normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.19 lb 308
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 8.7 (normal) 1.4 – 13.8 0.11 lb 26
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 5.2 (normal) 1.2 – 20.5 0.15 lb 31

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.6 0.27 lb 3

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.1 – 8.0 3.27 lb 7
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 2.5 — 6.20 lb 15

Freshwater Drum

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.2 – 3.3 1.10 lb 10
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 12.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 8.3 0.24 lb 38

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.5 0.70 lb 1
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.29 lb 4

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.7 – 25.0 0.26 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Cabin Fever Sporting Goods

Victoria, MN

(952) 443-2022

★ 4.8

Ken's Bait Service

Chaska, MN

(952) 448-7592

★ 3.9

Old Carver Bait and Tackle

Carver, MN

(952) 540-7083

★ 4.8

Pro Fishing Supply

Waconia, MN

(612) 801-7967

★ 4.4

AI Fish Report

Shakopee, MN

(952) 237-4549

Albion Acres Bait

Annandale, MN

★ 5

All Seasons Sports

Delano, MN

(763) 972-3112

★ 4.8

All Seasons Wild Bird Store

Eagan, MN

(651) 459-0084

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

Marina at Lola's Lakehouse

Waconia, MN

(952) 442-4954

★ 4.5

Pierson Lake Public Access Site

Chaska, MN

★ 4.3

StorageMart

Chaska, MN

(651) 372-4849

★ 4.7

Westward Boat Storage

Waconia, MN

(952) 446-1756

★ 4.1

An Extra Space, LLC

Buffalo, MN

(763) 684-1969

★ 5

Any Other YBC Location

Minneapolis, MN

(612) 208-1800

★ 3.5

Resorts & Lodges Near Miller

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Fish Species

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

Bigmouth BuffaloBlack BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillCommon CarpFreshwater DrumLargemouth BassNorthern PikeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Miller

Bob Humphrey Fly Fishing LLC
Fishing Guide

(952) 797-2600
Nocturnal guide and rental services
Fishing Guide

(605) 592-2889
Schroeder's Guiding Service
Fishing Guide

(952) 442-3474
Take the Bait Guide Service LLC
Fishing Guide

(651) 304-7524

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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.