Minnesota Fishing Guide

Miltona

Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21008300

253 Surveys

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Miltona has confirmed populations of:

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5,730.99
Acres
105 ft
Max Depth
0
19
Fish Species
5
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Muskellunge

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2021-04-10 Special electrofishing 60840.0 — 18.99 lb 169
2015-04-16 Musky trap nets 0.2 — 23.85 lb 34
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.6 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 2.30 lb 7
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 6.63 lb 3
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.3 3.21 lb 6
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 2.27 lb 2
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 16.30 lb 3
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 1.77 lb 2
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.3 14.34 lb 2

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.70 lb 10
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 8.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.03 lb 96
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.38 lb 2
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.1 1.00 lb 55
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.97 lb 57
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.69 lb 35
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.1 0.71 lb 161
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.72 lb 4
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.1 1.45 lb 1
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.1 0.24 lb 1

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.70 lb 4
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.00 lb 13
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.46 lb 1
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.79 lb 6
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.94 lb 6
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.92 lb 17
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 1.05 lb 4
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.58 lb 2
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.78 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.11 lb 14
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 12.4 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.20 lb 149
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 7.6 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.24 lb 91
1995-07-17 Survey seining 53.2 — — 319
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.41 lb 2
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.18 lb 27
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 20.7 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.14 lb 248
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.26 lb 2
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 23.5 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.14 lb 353
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.11 lb 1
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 16.3 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.18 lb 244
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.20 lb 3
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 14.4 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.16 lb 173
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.09 lb 1
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 12.9 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.11 lb 155
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.7 0.22 lb 2
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 17.6 (normal) 7.1 – 33.9 0.16 lb 176

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.15 lb 4
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.10 lb 1
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.60 lb 2
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.07 lb 3
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 0.05 lb 2

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.86 lb 60
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.87 lb 15
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.82 lb 6
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 1.02 lb 50
1995-07-17 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 1.08 lb 59
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.93 lb 26
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.88 lb 45
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.76 lb 2
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.79 lb 30
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.92 lb 5
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.54 lb 8
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.56 lb 13
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.56 lb 6
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 6.4 0.79 lb 10
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.9 – 4.8 0.58 lb 7

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.12 lb 36
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 3.35 lb 2
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.9 (below normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.62 lb 35
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 7.9 (above normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.22 lb 95
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.67 lb 3
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.58 lb 55
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 4.16 lb 1
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.7 (below normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.78 lb 41
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.05 lb 3
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.31 lb 45
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 2.48 lb 3
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.0 – 7.9 2.67 lb 45
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.60 lb 2
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 2.4 (below normal) 3.0 – 7.9 1.54 lb 24
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 3.06 lb 5

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 16.9 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.42 lb 203
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.41 lb 9
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 11.9 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 1.19 lb 143
1995-07-17 Survey seining 0.2 — — 1
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.97 lb 5
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 13.9 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.43 lb 167
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.42 lb 21
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 16.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.42 lb 242
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.48 lb 3
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 16.2 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.49 lb 243
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.55 lb 15
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 7.4 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.39 lb 89
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.41 lb 14
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.6 (normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.52 lb 67
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.44 lb 23
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 9.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 6.6 0.56 lb 95
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.7 – 3.3 0.38 lb 12

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.26 lb 8
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.18 lb 13
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.19 lb 18
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.14 lb 8
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 0.25 lb 17
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 4.3 — 0.23 lb 64
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 3.5 — 0.26 lb 52
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.26 lb 21
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.26 lb 18
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.22 lb 10
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 4.5 — 0.17 lb 67
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.22 lb 17
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 3.9 — 0.22 lb 59

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.5 2.50 lb 1

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.49 lb 2
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.44 lb 3
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 1.51 lb 10
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 1.17 lb 12
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.22 lb 10
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 1.70 lb 17
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.95 lb 7
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.10 lb 10
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.23 lb 1
2019-08-05 Standard electrofishing 4.5 — 2.24 lb 9
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.29 lb 13
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.38 lb 8
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.9 2.06 lb 10
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 0.16 lb 5

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 24.5 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.40 lb 294
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.38 lb 21
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 23.3 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.02 lb 279
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.43 lb 6
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 9.7 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.71 lb 116
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.20 lb 1
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 10.9 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.60 lb 163
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.24 lb 5
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 13.5 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.06 lb 203
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.22 lb 4
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 14.3 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.27 lb 171
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.76 lb 7
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.8 (normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.88 lb 70
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.23 lb 6
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 17.9 (above normal) 4.0 – 9.6 1.00 lb 179
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.43 lb 7

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.05 lb 17
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.30 lb 10
1995-07-17 Standard electrofishing 84.5 — 1.64 lb 61
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.68 lb 2
1995-07-17 Survey seining 5.2 — — 31
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.45 lb 17
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.65 lb 4
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.42 lb 25
2003-07-14 Standard electrofishing 195.6 — 0.89 lb 152
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.65 lb 13
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.67 lb 17
2007-07-16 Standard electrofishing 238.9 — 0.68 lb 116
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.78 lb 20
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.62 lb 52
2015-08-03 Standard electrofishing 30.0 — 0.68 lb 30
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.66 lb 18
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.27 lb 9
2019-08-05 Standard electrofishing 84.5 — 0.91 lb 169
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.75 lb 20
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.22 lb 23
2011-08-01 Standard electrofishing 140.5 — 1.31 lb 118
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.40 lb 7
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.4 – 1.4 0.51 lb 20

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 8.2 — 0.23 lb 98
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 24.4 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.14 lb 488
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.34 lb 8
1995-07-17 Survey seining 17.3 — — 104
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.24 lb 56
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.21 lb 34
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 33.2 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.21 lb 531
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 6.5 — 0.18 lb 98
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 36.1 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.11 lb 541
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 8.6 — 0.22 lb 129
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 62.6 (above normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.11 lb 939
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 7.3 — 0.25 lb 88
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 32.1 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.12 lb 481
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.13 lb 64
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 35.3 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.12 lb 529
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 4.4 — 0.28 lb 44
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 22.3 (normal) 3.7 – 42.9 0.18 lb 335

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 7.0 — 0.22 lb 84
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.19 lb 58
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.53 lb 6
1995-07-17 Survey seining 3.5 — — 21
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.36 lb 6
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 7.8 — 0.23 lb 94
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 10.9 (above normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.13 lb 175
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 11.2 — 0.18 lb 168
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 6.2 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.14 lb 93
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 10.9 — 0.23 lb 163
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.23 lb 47
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 5.8 — 0.15 lb 69
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.14 lb 51
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 3.8 — 0.18 lb 45
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.16 lb 39
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 4.1 — 0.24 lb 41
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 1.5 (below normal) 1.6 – 6.9 0.17 lb 23

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.2 5.20 lb 2
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.22 lb 20
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.37 lb 3
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.22 lb 20
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.2 3.40 lb 3
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.66 lb 29
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 4.65 lb 7
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 6.11 lb 2
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 5.63 lb 4
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 6.70 lb 2

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.69 lb 16
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.45 lb 30
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.2 1.40 lb 1
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.21 lb 4
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.41 lb 33
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.38 lb 14
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 5.2 0.63 lb 11

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 4.1 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.80 lb 49
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.53 lb 6
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.12 lb 3
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.93 lb 34
1984-07-09 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.95 lb 47
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.8 2.90 lb 9
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.36 lb 8
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.8 3.97 lb 1
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 1.33 lb 4
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.15 lb 11
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.38 lb 1
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.5 2.13 lb 7

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-07-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.45 lb 2
1987-07-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.13 lb 3
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.02 lb 2
1984-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.40 lb 1
2003-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.37 lb 41
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.28 lb 11
2007-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.71 lb 17
2007-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.50 lb 24
2015-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.2 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.47 lb 14
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.41 lb 35
2019-08-05 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.30 lb 12
2019-08-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.57 lb 12
2011-08-01 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.63 lb 3
2011-08-01 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.65 lb 11

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-17 Survey seining 0.2 — 1

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-17 Survey seining 0.7 — 4

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-17 Survey seining 42.5 — 255

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-17 Survey seining 5.2 — 31

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-17 Survey seining 1.0 — 6

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-17 Survey seining 1.2 — 7

OTS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-07-17 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 1.16 lb 2

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1995-07-17 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.10 lb 3

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1995-07-17 Survey seining 4.5 — 27

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2003-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 7.50 lb 3
2015-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 14.02 lb 1

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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 Miltona

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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 Miltona. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassMuskellungeNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassSmallmouth BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Miltona

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
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(320) 815-7962
splash guards walleye masters
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(218) 639-1769

Other Lakes in Douglas County

Aaron

610.3 acres

Agnes

137.46 acres

Andrew

922.77 acres

Anka

130.07 acres

Blackwell

307.37 acres

Brophy

296.53 acres

Plan Your Trip to Miltona

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.