Rachel
Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21016000
240 Surveys
Special Regulations for Rachel
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36". (Including Little Rachel)
448.16
Acres
65 ft
Max Depth
30 ft
Mean Depth
14
Fish Species
5
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Rachel. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.45 lb | 2 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 36.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.43 lb | 144 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.31 lb | 31 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 1.67 lb | 3 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.76 lb | 4 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 17.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.28 lb | 160 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 78.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.22 lb | 394 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.09 lb | 11 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 1.19 lb | 56 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 15.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.6 | 0.55 lb | 137 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 40.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.8 | 0.43 lb | 204 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.51 lb | 68 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.98 lb | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.39 lb | 2 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.75 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.64 lb | 11 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.45 lb | 4 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.39 lb | 11 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.50 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.14 lb | 14 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.09 lb | 23 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.32 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.53 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.4 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.12 lb | 40 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.11 lb | 41 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.11 lb | 26 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.08 lb | 18 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 25.7 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.07 lb | 231 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.2 | — | — | 13 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 12.0 | — | — | 24 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 7.0 – 46.3 | 0.10 lb | 35 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.7 | — | — | 11 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.20 lb | 3 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.11 lb | 13 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 49.4 | — | — | 23 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | — | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.4 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.37 lb | 40 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.46 lb | 17 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.6 | — | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.69 lb | 21 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.71 lb | 56 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 1.06 lb | 43 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.76 lb | 11 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.43 lb | 3 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.59 lb | 20 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.74 lb | 60 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 14.4 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.69 lb | 130 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.88 lb | 43 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.84 lb | 39 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.68 lb | 32 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.69 lb | 19 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 10.9 | 0.43 lb | 11 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 0.57 lb | 9 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.03 lb | 26 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.60 lb | 4 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.42 lb | 66 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 10.9 (above normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.61 lb | 98 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.06 lb | 17 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 14.1 (above normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.47 lb | 127 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.26 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 3.10 lb | 76 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.33 lb | 5 |
| 2016-03-18 | Special trap nets | 29.6 | — | 1.37 lb | 946 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.9 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 2.67 lb | 80 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.31 lb | 6 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 2.8 – 9.0 | 1.68 lb | 29 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 1.88 lb | 10 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 12 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.17 lb | 15 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 15 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 33.6 | — | — | 13 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 18 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.19 lb | 9 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 | — | 0.35 lb | 26 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 45 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.40 lb | 7 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 | — | 0.19 lb | 20 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.32 lb | 34 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 18 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 3.83 lb | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 4.1 (normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.59 lb | 37 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.95 lb | 1 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 3.31 lb | 14 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 4.86 lb | 19 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 1.88 lb | 18 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 2.18 lb | 19 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.84 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.3 – 8.8 | 0.55 lb | 4 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.20 lb | 48 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 81.0 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.18 lb | 324 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 50.8 | — | 0.15 lb | 457 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 46.5 | — | — | 18 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 29.4 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.11 lb | 265 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 54.0 | — | — | 54 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 6.0 | — | — | 18 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 153 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 19.3 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.17 lb | 174 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 36.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 180 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 272.1 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.14 lb | 2449 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 18 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 58.2 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.11 lb | 524 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 16 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 53.7 (above normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.05 lb | 483 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 27.9 | — | — | 13 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 18.0 | — | — | 108 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 134.5 | — | — | 269 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 23.4 | — | 0.17 lb | 211 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 22.3 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.15 lb | 201 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.4 | — | 0.20 lb | 42 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 34.1 (normal) | 4.4 – 49.0 | 0.21 lb | 307 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 13 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.18 lb | 29 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 21 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.16 lb | 25 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.16 lb | 15 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 | — | 0.17 lb | 23 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 15.2 (above normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.16 lb | 137 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.09 lb | 53 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.17 lb | 4 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.22 lb | 32 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.0 | — | — | 16 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 16 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.21 lb | 20 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.6 | — | 0.19 lb | 28 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.8 – 7.8 | 0.22 lb | 31 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 1.75 lb | 1 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 4.39 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 2.27 lb | 3 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 3.49 lb | 5 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 3.32 lb | 1 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.0 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.50 lb | 20 |
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.21 lb | 22 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.26 lb | 15 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.30 lb | 16 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.28 lb | 14 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.36 lb | 5 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.39 lb | 6 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.45 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.35 lb | 43 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.25 lb | 9 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.7 | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.45 lb | 4 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.87 lb | 6 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard electrofishing | 90.0 | — | 0.79 lb | 90 |
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.7 | — | — | 17 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.86 lb | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.8 | — | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.91 lb | 5 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard electrofishing | 53.0 | — | 0.82 lb | 53 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.83 lb | 3 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.64 lb | 3 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard electrofishing | 72.0 | — | 1.17 lb | 54 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard electrofishing | 77.4 | — | 1.72 lb | 62 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.64 lb | 3 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.52 lb | 4 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 15.0 | — | — | 7 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.2 | — | — | 13 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.5 | — | — | 19 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard electrofishing | 27.0 | — | 1.80 lb | 27 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.42 lb | 5 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.39 lb | 5 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.50 lb | 7 |
LED
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 3 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 1 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | 1 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 4 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | 8 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.6 | — | 1 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 14.0 | — | 14 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 4 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 2 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.6 | — | 4 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | 5 |
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.2 | — | 2 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 34.5 | — | 69 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 34.4 | — | 16 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 18.0 | — | 108 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.3 | — | 7 |
| 2012-06-18 | 50-ft beach seine | 10.0 | — | 10 |
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.5 | — | 5 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 19.3 | — | 9 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.8 | — | 23 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.6 | — | 1 |
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.3 | — | 2 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 1.16 lb | 2 |
| 2018-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.55 lb | 18 |
| 1982-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.70 lb | 41 |
| 2002-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.85 lb | 9 |
| 2006-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.61 lb | 16 |
| 1987-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.85 lb | 4 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 34.5 | — | 69 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-17 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.5 | — | 17 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | 26 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-17 | Backpack electrofishing | 21.5 | — | 10 |
| 2018-08-17 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait
Hoffman, MN
★ 5Brophy Bay Mart
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.5Christopherson Bait and Tackle
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.6Cowing Robards Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.7Dunham's Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 3.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Joe’s Bait & Bullets
Brandon, MN
★ 4.7Lake's Area Bait Co
Lowry, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Rachel
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Rachel. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Rachel
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Plan Your Trip to Rachel
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- GPS: 45.7990°N, 95.5549°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.