Willow Reservoir 6A
Olmsted County, Minnesota — DOW #55002100
28 Surveys
Special Regulations for Willow Reservoir 6A
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Combined possession limit one. The daily and possession limits for these species apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
- Combined possession limit ten, of which only five may be black or white crappie. The daily and possession limit for these species apply to the waters listed as a whole, that is, only one daily and possession limit may be taken from the group of waters that comprise the Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes. (Rochester-Olmsted County Area Lakes includes: Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods), Cascade Lake (Cascade Ponds), Foster Arend Lake, Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake or Willow Reservoir No. 4), Kalmar Reservoir, Quarry Hill Nature Center Pond, Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond), Silver Lake, Silver Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek Reservoir.)
59.99
Acres
22 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
2
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Willow Reservoir 6A. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-17 | Standard gill nets | 17.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 35 |
| 1991-05-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 21 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-17 | Standard trap nets | 19.4 | — | 0.06 lb | 136 |
| 1991-05-17 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 4 |
| 2019-04-23 | Standard electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 4 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-17 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 | — | 0.66 lb | 22 |
| 1991-05-17 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 | — | 0.37 lb | 19 |
| 2019-04-23 | Standard electrofishing | 9.1 | — | 1.84 lb | 9 |
| 2017-05-04 | Special trap nets | 3.0 | — | 2.65 lb | 12 |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard electrofishing | 18.8 | — | 0.91 lb | 17 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-17 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.13 lb | 6 |
| 1991-05-17 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 36 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-23 | Standard electrofishing | 5.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 5 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-23 | Standard electrofishing | 8.1 | — | 0.39 lb | 8 |
| 2014-06-26 | Standard electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 0.53 lb | 1 |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard electrofishing | 2.2 | — | 0.99 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-23 | Standard electrofishing | 109.2 | — | 0.99 lb | 108 |
| 2017-05-04 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.24 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-26 | Standard electrofishing | 93.6 | — | 0.69 lb | 73 |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard electrofishing | 66.4 | — | 2.06 lb | 60 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-23 | Standard electrofishing | 409.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 405 |
| 2017-05-04 | Special trap nets | 30.8 | — | 0.23 lb | 123 |
| 2014-06-26 | Standard electrofishing | 75.7 | — | 0.19 lb | 59 |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard electrofishing | 188.2 | — | 0.17 lb | 170 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-23 | Standard electrofishing | 2.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-04 | Special trap nets | 14.5 | — | 0.42 lb | 58 |
| 2014-06-26 | Standard electrofishing | 11.5 | — | 0.44 lb | 9 |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard electrofishing | 86.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 78 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Willow Reservoir 6A. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Willow Reservoir 6A
- Weather forecast for Willow Reservoir 6A — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 43.9406°N, 92.4884°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.