Villard

Pope County, Minnesota — DOW #61006700

222 Surveys

Special Regulations for Villard

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

Daily limit 10.

Invasive Species Alert

Villard has confirmed populations of:

zebra mussel

Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.

544.39

Acres

16 ft

Max Depth

10 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 5.1	1.50 lb	3
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	15.8 (above normal)	0.8 – 7.0	0.76 lb	63
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 5.1	1.71 lb	2
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.4 (normal)	0.8 – 7.0	2.29 lb	13
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	0.8 – 7.0	1.19 lb	15
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.4 – 5.1	1.33 lb	3
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.8 – 7.0	1.30 lb	6

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.8	0.15 lb	1
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.7 (below normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.11 lb	15
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.6 (below normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.13 lb	5
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	2.1 (normal)	0.4 – 2.8	0.08 lb	17
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.3 (below normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.08 lb	5
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.8	0.10 lb	2
1993-07-18	Survey seining	25.2	—	—	126
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	9.9 (normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.12 lb	89
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	14.5	—	—	7
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	2.9	—	—	23
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	56.8	—	—	227
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.8	0.10 lb	1
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	5.1 (normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.14 lb	46
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	9.5 (above normal)	0.4 – 2.8	0.08 lb	76
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	35.3 (above normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.11 lb	141
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.8	0.21 lb	2
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	7.4 (normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.26 lb	67
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.8	0.27 lb	3
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	3.6 (normal)	2.0 – 22.3	0.23 lb	18

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	7.9 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	0.76 lb	71
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	5.6 (normal)	1.0 – 7.1	0.86 lb	50
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	22.2 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	0.48 lb	200
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	4.2 (normal)	1.0 – 7.1	0.67 lb	38
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	18.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	0.45 lb	73
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	9.1 (above normal)	1.0 – 7.1	0.48 lb	73
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	13.7 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	1.49 lb	123
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	2.9 (normal)	1.0 – 7.1	1.43 lb	26
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	8.3	—	—	4
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	26.8 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	0.76 lb	241
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	2.7 (normal)	1.0 – 7.1	0.80 lb	24
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	19.5 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	0.53 lb	78
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	6.4 (normal)	1.0 – 7.1	0.55 lb	51
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	15.9 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	0.73 lb	143
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	5.3 (normal)	1.0 – 7.1	0.91 lb	48
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	11.6 (above normal)	0.5 – 5.0	0.52 lb	58
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	2.6 (normal)	1.0 – 7.1	0.71 lb	21

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	13.3 (above normal)	2.0 – 10.8	1.71 lb	120
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.7	—	1.90 lb	6
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	15.2 (above normal)	2.0 – 10.8	1.79 lb	137
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	2.2	—	1.63 lb	20
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	12.0 (above normal)	2.0 – 10.8	1.00 lb	48
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.9	—	1.17 lb	7
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.4 (normal)	2.0 – 10.8	2.17 lb	31
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	15.6 (above normal)	2.0 – 10.8	2.42 lb	140
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	1.6	—	2.13 lb	14
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	14.3 (above normal)	2.0 – 10.8	1.76 lb	57
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	1.11 lb	9
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	15.7 (above normal)	2.0 – 10.8	1.17 lb	141
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	0.80 lb	4
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	9.8 (normal)	2.0 – 10.8	1.43 lb	49
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	1.5	—	1.57 lb	12

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard electrofishing	16.6	—	1.91 lb	16
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.63 lb	1
2003-07-21	Standard electrofishing	44.0	—	0.87 lb	33
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.6	1.29 lb	3
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.67 lb	5
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.6	0.40 lb	4
1993-07-18	Standard electrofishing	48.9	—	0.91 lb	53
1993-07-18	Survey seining	2.8	—	—	14
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.6	1.80 lb	1
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	1.79 lb	3
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	16.6	—	—	8
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	6.6	—	—	53
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	15.8	—	—	63
2008-07-21	Standard electrofishing	33.4	—	1.30 lb	32
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.7 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.6	1.75 lb	6
1998-07-20	Standard electrofishing	32.3	—	1.52 lb	43
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.6	0.83 lb	4
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.44 lb	1
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.6	0.40 lb	1

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.4	8.38 lb	3
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.4	7.28 lb	2
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	4.0 (normal)	0.8 – 4.3	0.94 lb	16
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.8 – 4.3	12.41 lb	1
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.4	18.40 lb	2
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.8 – 4.3	4.86 lb	9
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.4 – 2.4	6.12 lb	3
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.8 – 4.3	3.85 lb	4

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.9	0.41 lb	1
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.86 lb	1
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.9	0.46 lb	1
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.9	1.38 lb	1

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	4.2 (above normal)	0.8 – 3.8	1.79 lb	38
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	4.34 lb	5
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	0.8 – 3.8	2.25 lb	14
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	4.53 lb	2
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	5.0 (above normal)	0.8 – 3.8	2.43 lb	20
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.63 lb	3
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	4.9 (above normal)	0.8 – 3.8	1.50 lb	44
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.30 lb	1
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	4.4 (above normal)	0.8 – 3.8	2.13 lb	40
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.04 lb	3
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	5.5 (above normal)	0.8 – 3.8	1.88 lb	22
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	2.82 lb	5
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	7.3 (above normal)	0.8 – 3.8	1.29 lb	66
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.61 lb	4
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	3.6 (normal)	0.8 – 3.8	1.14 lb	18
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	4.47 lb	3

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	4.8	—	0.28 lb	43
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	16.3 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.25 lb	147
2022-05-19	Standard trap nets	10.8 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.25 lb	97
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	6.9	—	0.21 lb	62
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	16.1 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.17 lb	145
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	6.0	—	0.27 lb	24
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	11.5 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.08 lb	92
1993-07-18	Survey seining	23.2	—	—	116
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	12.9	—	0.18 lb	116
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	23.1 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.16 lb	208
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	33.2	—	—	16
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	5.9	—	—	47
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	87.5	—	—	350
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	40.9	—	0.18 lb	368
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	34.4 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.16 lb	310
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	3.5	—	0.27 lb	14
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	14.1 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.21 lb	113
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	3.2	—	0.37 lb	29
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	1.3 (below normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.20 lb	12
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.8	—	0.22 lb	9
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	15.0 (normal)	3.5 – 57.1	0.09 lb	120

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	5.2	—	0.17 lb	47
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	2.9 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.26 lb	26
2022-05-19	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.31 lb	8
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	1.7	—	0.18 lb	15
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.21 lb	17
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	7.5	—	0.27 lb	30
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.11 lb	29
1993-07-18	Survey seining	2.6	—	—	13
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.1	—	0.38 lb	28
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.32 lb	10
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	2
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	11.5	—	—	46
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	5.4	—	0.23 lb	49
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.22 lb	11
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	6.0	—	0.22 lb	24
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	4.1 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.24 lb	33
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	5.3	—	0.50 lb	48
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	3.7 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.34 lb	33
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	6.2	—	0.20 lb	31
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	4.9 (normal)	0.7 – 6.5	0.12 lb	39

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	4.37 lb	1
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.35 lb	6
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	4.13 lb	7
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.00 lb	1
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	2.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	3.88 lb	18
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	5.95 lb	2
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	7.27 lb	4
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	4.52 lb	1
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	4.36 lb	3
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	3.50 lb	1
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	3.16 lb	3
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	4.57 lb	3
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	3.46 lb	9

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.6 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	2.02 lb	14
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.3	2.47 lb	2
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	3.80 lb	2
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.2	3.10 lb	1
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.3	6.51 lb	2
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	1
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 1.2	3.89 lb	2
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	2.18 lb	5
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.2	3.50 lb	1
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.5 – 2.3	2.24 lb	10
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.3	1.70 lb	2
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.2	0.50 lb	1

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2013-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.7 – 17.5	0.74 lb	7
2013-07-15	Standard trap nets	1.0 (below normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.55 lb	9
2022-05-19	Standard trap nets	3.6 (normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.79 lb	32
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	1.2 (below normal)	1.7 – 17.5	0.36 lb	11
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	1.8 (below normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.32 lb	16
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.7 – 17.5	0.23 lb	3
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.6 (below normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.45 lb	13
1993-07-18	Survey seining	0.2	—	—	1
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	2.1 (normal)	1.7 – 17.5	0.25 lb	19
1993-07-18	Standard trap nets	2.9 (normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.30 lb	26
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	2.1	—	—	1
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	1.6	—	—	13
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	1.3	—	—	5
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	3.9 (normal)	1.7 – 17.5	0.26 lb	35
2008-07-21	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.31 lb	22
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	3.3 (normal)	1.7 – 17.5	0.42 lb	13
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.46 lb	18
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	1.7 (below normal)	1.7 – 17.5	0.27 lb	15
1998-07-20	Standard trap nets	1.3 (below normal)	2.1 – 24.1	0.28 lb	12

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2022-05-19	Standard trap nets	1.1	—	0.38 lb	10
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	2.1	—	—	1

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 58.0	1.29 lb	3
2003-07-21	Standard gill nets	6.4 (below normal)	7.7 – 104.7	1.03 lb	58
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	9.0 (normal)	7.7 – 104.7	0.77 lb	36
1993-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	7.7 – 104.7	1.04 lb	2
2008-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.6 (below normal)	7.7 – 104.7	1.16 lb	5
1980-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	1.5 – 58.0	0.93 lb	3
1980-07-16	Standard gill nets	1.5 (below normal)	7.7 – 104.7	0.98 lb	6
1998-07-20	Standard gill nets	1.0 (below normal)	7.7 – 104.7	1.54 lb	9
1985-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.9 (below normal)	1.5 – 58.0	1.19 lb	7
1985-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	7.7 – 104.7	0.28 lb	4

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1993-07-18	Survey seining	8.0	—	40
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	2.5	—	10
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	4.2	—	2
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

BCS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1993-07-18	Survey seining	1.0	—	5
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	0.3	—	2

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1993-07-18	Survey seining	0.2	—	1
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	1.0	—	4
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	12.4	—	6
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	3.1	—	25

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1993-07-18	Survey seining	0.2	—	1
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	2.1	—	1

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	1.9	—	15
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	4.2	—	2

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	42.5	—	170
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	2.1	—	1

Spottail Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-07-12	50-ft beach seine	94.8	—	379
2019-07-12	15-ft beach seine	11.4	—	91

PGS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2019-07-12	Backpack electrofishing	2.1	—	1

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Nearby Marinas

Bobbers Marine & Sports Center

Glenwood, MN

(320) 634-5952

★ 4.2

Carlson Dock and Barge - Glenwood

Glenwood, MN

(320) 334-7815

★ 4.8

Grove Lake Park and Ramp

Glenwood, MN

651-296-6157

★ 5

Lake Minnewaska Marina

Glenwood, MN

(320) 634-1036

Minnewaska Marine

Starbuck, MN

(320) 239-2293

★ 4.7

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Villard

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Fishing Resort Cyrus

(320) 808-3887

Sunset Lodge

Fishing Resort Glenwood

Lake Reno Resort

Fishing Resort Glenwood

(320) 283-5667

Peters Sunset Beach Resort

Fishing Resort Glenwood

(320) 634-4501

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Fish Species

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

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Brown Bullhead Common Carp Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

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Hybrid Sunfish

Black Bullhead

Bluntnose Minnow

BCS

BKF

Johnny Darter

Iowa Darter

Golden Shiner

Spottail Shiner

PGS

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Fetterer's Live Bait

Glenwood Fleet Supply & True Value Hardware

Last Cast Bait & Tackle

Bosek Fisheries and Wholesale Live Bait

Brophy Bay Mart

Christopherson Bait and Tackle

Cowing Robards Sports

Dunham's Sports

Nearby Marinas

Bobbers Marine & Sports Center

Carlson Dock and Barge - Glenwood

Grove Lake Park and Ramp

Lake Minnewaska Marina

Minnewaska Marine

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Resorts & Lodges Near Villard

Fish Species

Other Lakes in Pope County

Amelia

Ann

Emily

Gilchrist

Goose

Grove

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