Phalen
Ramsey County, Minnesota — DOW #62001300
164 Surveys
Special Regulations for Phalen
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.
Invasive Species Alert
Phalen has confirmed populations of:
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Phalen.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.03 lb | 5 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.06 lb | 9 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.3 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.54 lb | 13 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.63 lb | 3 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.50 lb | 11 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.00 lb | 27 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.06 lb | 27 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.59 lb | 37 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.08 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.48 lb | 33 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 2.23 lb | 57 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.71 lb | 4 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.3 | 3.46 lb | 15 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.49 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.45 lb | 1 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.23 lb | 26 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.59 lb | 4 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.24 lb | 61 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.21 lb | 32 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 25.7 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.23 lb | 5 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 45.0 | 0.39 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.43 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.30 lb | 2 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.52 lb | 12 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.56 lb | 3 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.74 lb | 7 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.66 lb | 5 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.72 lb | 14 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 3.42 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 1.28 lb | 9 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 2.04 lb | 14 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.2 | 2.36 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.10 lb | 11 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 18 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.08 lb | 17 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 70.9 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.13 lb | 638 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 6 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 26.1 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.14 lb | 209 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 23.2 | — | 0.14 lb | 139 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 38.9 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.14 lb | 350 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.4 | — | — | 49 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 | — | 0.21 lb | 39 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 108.7 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.25 lb | 761 |
| 2004-06-21 | Survey seining | 9.5 | — | — | 19 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 17.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 107 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 133.8 (above normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.15 lb | 1204 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 36 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 30.6 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.16 lb | 214 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 94 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 29.4 (normal) | 7.5 – 62.5 | 0.12 lb | 265 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 72 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.15 lb | 7 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.11 lb | 31 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.09 lb | 20 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 27.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 164 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 6 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 2004-06-21 | Survey seining | 6.5 | — | — | 13 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 32.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.11 lb | 192 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 8.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.10 lb | 25 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 12.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.12 lb | 77 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 27.9 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 2.77 lb | 3 |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 6.28 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 0.80 lb | 2 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (above normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.29 lb | 40 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.45 lb | 4 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.22 lb | 12 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.65 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.80 lb | 4 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 3.41 lb | 2 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.20 lb | 4 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 1.54 lb | 11 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.2 – 6.3 | 3.45 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.18 lb | 5 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.13 lb | 25 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.11 lb | 11 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.15 lb | 41 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.12 lb | 21 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.25 lb | 41 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.21 lb | 11 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.18 lb | 57 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.20 lb | 29 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.8 – 21.2 | 0.18 lb | 11 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 16.5 | 0.17 lb | 18 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.10 lb | 14 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.08 lb | 16 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.06 lb | 23 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 3 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.07 lb | 9 |
| 2004-06-21 | Survey seining | 2.5 | — | — | 5 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.08 lb | 39 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.11 lb | 27 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.03 lb | 7 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.2 | 0.10 lb | 12 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 11.24 lb | 5 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 6.17 lb | 3 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 11.19 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.0 | 3.86 lb | 14 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2009-06-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.76 lb | 6 |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.68 lb | 6 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.54 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.43 lb | 5 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.44 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.76 lb | 6 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 5.7 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.5 | 0.41 lb | 4 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1984-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.7 – 10.4 | 0.19 lb | 8 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 6.6 | 0.23 lb | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1989-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.13 lb | 9 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
White Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.64 lb | 1 |
SAR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 1.61 lb | 3 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard electrofishing | 44.4 | — | 0.33 lb | 42 |
| 1999-06-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.39 lb | 5 |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.2 | — | — | 29 |
| 2004-06-21 | Survey seining | 2.5 | — | 0.03 lb | 5 |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.23 lb | 1 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 1979-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.67 lb | 5 |
| 2020-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.15 lb | 3 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2016-08-15 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2004-06-21 | Survey seining | 2.0 | — | 4 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2004-06-21 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 1 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2004-06-21 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2004-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 6.83 lb | 1 |
| 2015-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.07 lb | 5 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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