Pickerel
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18020500
23 Surveys
116.52
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
15
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pickerel. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 17.7 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.33 lb | 53 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 1.29 lb | 8 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.40 lb | 16 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.59 lb | 3 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.15 lb | 31 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.21 lb | 30 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.48 lb | 8 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 15 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 129.0 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.10 lb | 516 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 33 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 17.0 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.18 lb | 68 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.24 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.19 lb | 7 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.16 lb | 15 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.15 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 14.3 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.09 lb | 57 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.29 lb | 9 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.19 lb | 22 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 2017-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.13 lb | 5 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pickerel. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Pickerel
- Weather forecast for Pickerel — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.7147°N, 94.0175°W — Get Directions
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- 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.