Minnesota Fishing Guide

Nixon

Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86023800

76 Surveys
59.57
Acres
67 ft
Max Depth
14.4 ft
Mean Depth
9
Fish Species
6
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DNR Fish Surveys

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

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 26.0 0.75 lb 1
2001-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 5.2 – 56.2 1.05 lb 2
1982-07-02 Standard gill nets 3.8 (below normal) 5.2 – 56.2 0.55 lb 15
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 26.0 0.30 lb 1
1988-06-29 Standard gill nets 34.3 (normal) 5.2 – 56.2 0.54 lb 137

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 5.4 0.80 lb 1
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 5.4 0.56 lb 8
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 5.4 0.61 lb 10
1988-06-29 Standard gill nets 12.5 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.2 0.40 lb 50

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.03 lb 2
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.12 lb 8
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.07 lb 4

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 1.0 – 6.9 0.44 lb 27
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.8 – 5.0 0.55 lb 12
1982-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 6.9 0.47 lb 7
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 9.8 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.0 0.60 lb 59
1988-06-29 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 6.9 0.36 lb 16
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 13.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 5.0 0.53 lb 81
2021-06-28 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 6.9 0.66 lb 5
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 5.0 0.58 lb 18

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard gill nets 8.5 (above normal) 2.5 – 7.9 2.68 lb 34
2001-06-28 Standard electrofishing 2.4 — 1.37 lb 2
1982-07-02 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 2.5 – 7.9 1.24 lb 39
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.90 lb 1
1988-06-29 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 2.5 – 7.9 1.18 lb 24
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.80 lb 1
2021-06-28 Standard gill nets 9.3 (above normal) 2.5 – 7.9 2.35 lb 37
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 1.58 lb 4

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-06-28 Survey seining 4.0 — 8

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2001-06-28 Survey seining 4.0 — 8

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Survey seining 4.0 — — 8
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 0.19 lb 9
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 4.5 — 0.28 lb 27
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 6.0 — 0.22 lb 36
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 2.4 — 0.27 lb 19

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard electrofishing 19.1 — 0.68 lb 16
2001-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.60 lb 1
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.23 lb 3
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.8 0.15 lb 4
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.14 lb 2
2021-06-28 Standard electrofishing 12.5 — 1.21 lb 12
2021-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.84 lb 2

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard electrofishing 3.6 — 0.27 lb 3
2001-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.9 – 18.0 0.13 lb 1
1982-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.9 – 18.0 0.20 lb 1
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 1.8 – 18.1 0.28 lb 10
1988-06-29 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.9 – 18.0 0.20 lb 2
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.8 – 18.1 0.18 lb 30
2021-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.9 – 18.0 0.36 lb 3
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.9 (below normal) 1.8 – 18.1 0.30 lb 7

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.6 7.50 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Survey seining 16.0 — — 32
2001-06-28 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.13 lb 16
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 44.3 (normal) 6.5 – 59.6 0.07 lb 354
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 67.3 (above normal) 6.5 – 59.6 0.13 lb 404
1982-07-02 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.22 lb 5
1988-06-29 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.05 lb 4
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 49.7 (normal) 6.5 – 59.6 0.12 lb 298
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 8.4 (normal) 6.5 – 59.6 0.20 lb 67
2021-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.17 lb 2

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Survey seining 2.0 — — 4
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 5.3 0.12 lb 2
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 0.8 – 5.3 0.18 lb 20
1988-06-29 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.05 lb 4
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 2.8 (normal) 0.8 – 5.3 0.09 lb 17
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.8 – 5.3 0.16 lb 16

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Survey seining 0.5 — 0.09 lb 1
2001-06-28 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.5 – 12.8 0.05 lb 8
1982-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 12.8 0.10 lb 1
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.09 lb 1
2021-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.5 – 12.8 0.10 lb 2

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2001-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 2.26 lb 4
1982-07-02 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.0 2.00 lb 3
1982-07-02 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 2.67 lb 3
1988-06-29 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.0 2.46 lb 8
2021-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.0 1.62 lb 1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Albion Acres Bait

Annandale, MN

★ 5

All Seasons Sports

Delano, MN

(763) 972-3112

★ 4.8

Captain Jack Lures

Buffalo, MN

Cenex

Buffalo, MN

(763) 682-6512

★ 4.5

Clear Waters Outfitting Company

Clearwater, MN

(320) 558-8123

★ 4.8

Grumpy's Outdoors

Maple Lake, MN

(320) 401-1037

★ 5

H&H Sport Shop

Maple Lake, MN

(320) 963-3818

★ 4.5

Joes Sport Shop

Howard Lake, MN

(320) 543-2715

★ 4.8

Nearby Marinas

A-1 Marine, Inc.

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-8227

★ 4.4

An Extra Space, LLC

Buffalo, MN

(763) 684-1969

★ 5

Anchor Dock & Lift

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-6500

★ 4.9

Beebe Lake Public Launch

Buffalo, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.6

Boat Happy Rentals

Albertville, MN

(763) 807-3677

Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.

Maple Lake, MN

(612) 298-7055

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Nixon

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Fishing Resort Maple Lake

(612) 508-6536
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Fishing Resort Monticello

(763) 291-6952
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Fishing Resort South Haven

(952) 406-0640
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Fish Species

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

Black CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Hybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Nixon

Big Dog Fishing Guide Services
Fishing Guide

(612) 810-7330
Fishing Klinics For Kids Guide
Fishing Guide

(763) 972-3619
Headwaters Fly Fishing Company - John Edstrom
Fishing Guide

(651) 503-3919
Jiggin Jim's Fishing Guide Service & Taxidermy
Fishing Guide

(612) 644-7657
Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Fishing Guide

(763) 443-7039
Wildwood Float Trips
Fishing Guide

(612) 801-2710

Other Lakes in Wright County

Albion

Ann

375.4 acres

Augusta

187.12 acres

Bass

222.47 acres

Beebe

322.88 acres

Bertram

110.69 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.