Ellison
A 83-acre lake near Audubon in Becker County.
Fish Species (5)
Black Crappie
Stocked 2024Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | adults | 40 | 10.0 |
| 2023 | adults | 32 | 17.8 |
Bluegill
Stocked 2024Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | adults | 264 | 66.0 |
| 2023 | adults | 211 | 131.9 |
Largemouth Bass
Stocked 2024Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | adults | 29 | 18.0 |
| 2023 | adults | 7 | 7.0 |
Walleye
Stocked 2024Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | fry | 45,182 | 0.4 |
| 2022 | fry | 45,000 | 0.4 |
| 2018 | fry | 45,000 | 0.4 |
| 2016 | fry | 45,000 | 0.4 |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2023
Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | 1.80 | 8.9" | 0.59 lbs |
Biologist Notes
May 8, 2023Ellison (Eilertson) Lake is a 52-acre lake located in western Becker County. Because much of the lake is shallow, Ellison Lake is subject to occasiona…
Ellison (Eilertson) Lake is a 52-acre lake located in western Becker County. Because much of the lake is shallow, Ellison Lake is subject to occasional winterkills. Property owners reported dead fish in the spring of 2023. A targeted fisheries survey was conducted in May 2023 to assess the severity of the winterkill. Dead fish of all species were observed while surveying. Trap nets only captured Black Bullhead, and they were not abundant. Bullheads had an average length of nine inches. Ellison Lake appears to have experienced a significant winterkill for Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass during the 2022-2023 winter. As a result, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie were reintroduced during 2023. Despite these stockings, it will take several years to have quality angling opportunities in Ellison Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Ellison?
Minnesota DNR records list Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye for Ellison, but none have a fishing-quality score yet — they may be recently stocked or have limited survey data. See the species list above.
Is there public access at Ellison?
Minnesota DNR records list public access for Ellison. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.
How deep is Ellison?
Ellison has a maximum depth of 24 feet and a mean depth of 12 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Ellison last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Ellison is from 2023.
Does Ellison have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Ellison in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 83.37 acres
- Max Depth
- 24 ft
- Mean Depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.08 mi
- Public Access
- Yes