Minnesota Fishing Guide

Miller

Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18013300

37 Surveys

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Miller has confirmed populations of:

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104.88
Acres
35 ft
Max Depth
0
14
Fish Species
15
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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.

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 13.0 (normal) 1.0 – 13.3 1.24 lb 39
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 16.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 13.3 1.09 lb 32

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.60 lb 8
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.91 lb 11
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.98 lb 5
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.2 0.70 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 0.30 lb 2
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.23 lb 6
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 0.36 lb 5
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.50 lb 2

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 2.8 – 8.7 1.55 lb 22
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.75 lb 2
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 2.8 – 8.7 2.93 lb 9
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.90 lb 1

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.9 1.60 lb 2

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.25 lb 6
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.13 lb 3

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 98.3 (above normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.16 lb 393
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.13 lb 12
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 3.5 — 0.10 lb 7
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 73.7 (above normal) 5.7 – 40.5 0.12 lb 221

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.27 lb 3
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.17 lb 3
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.80 lb 1
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.10 lb 2

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.60 lb 3
1980-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.0 0.45 lb 2
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 2.8 0.30 lb 2

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 10.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.21 lb 43
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.10 lb 1
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 6.0 (normal) 1.3 – 6.3 0.18 lb 18

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1980-06-11 Standard trap nets 11.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 8.4 0.58 lb 45
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 6.3 (normal) 1.0 – 8.4 0.50 lb 19

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 1.20 lb 1
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 11.0 0.80 lb 6

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 7.50 lb 1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1985-06-19 Standard trap nets 4.7 — 0.26 lb 14

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★ 4.4

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Nearby Marinas

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Resorts & Lodges Near Miller

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(218) 656-6965
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Fish Species

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

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfinBrown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow Bullhead

Fishing Guides Near Miller

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(218) 824-1722
Blong's Brainerd Guide Service
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(218) 825-8965
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Ice Camp Outfitters
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(320) 345-7111
Let's Go Fishing Brd Lks Chapter
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(218) 454-3474

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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.