Pickeral
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86028000
10 Surveys
20.25
Acres
37 ft
Max Depth
9.3 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
6
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pickeral. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 7.9 | 0.87 lb | 6 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.9 – 18.0 | 0.28 lb | 5 |
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.8 – 18.1 | 0.15 lb | 15 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.38 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 6.5 – 59.6 | 0.50 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 24 |
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.17 lb | 24 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 31.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.9 | 0.36 lb | 63 |
| 1983-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 44.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.0 | 0.39 lb | 134 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pickeral. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Pickeral
- Weather forecast for Pickeral — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.2388°N, 94.2287°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.