Arnold's
A 48-acre lake near Delft in Cottonwood County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1985.
Fish Species (10)
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 31.9 per trap net · typical 1.2–20.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 5.75 | - | 0.41 lbs |
| Jul 22, 1985 | 31.90 | - | 0.36 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–4.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 1.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 17.3 per gill net · typical 2.7–25 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 7.40 | - | 0.22 lbs |
| Jul 22, 1985 | 17.25 | - | 0.26 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.4 per trap net · typical 1.2–20 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 3.40 | - | 0.48 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.1 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 0.10 | - | 0.10 lbs |
White Crappie
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.1 per trap net · typical 0.3–6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 0.10 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Walleye
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 2.3–18.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 0.25 | - | 0.60 lbs |
| Jul 22, 1985 | 2.60 | - | 0.42 lbs |
Northern Pike
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 0.50 | - | 2.58 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Common Carp
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 1–5.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 0.20 | - | 3.50 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 28.3 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 76.50 | - | 0.30 lbs |
| Jul 22, 1985 | 28.30 | - | 0.29 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 22, 1985GILLNET CATCH INDICES FOR WALLEYE ARE WELL BELOW STATE AND LOCAL AVGES. TRAPNET CATCH INDICES FOR WALLEYE ARE FIVE TIMES THE STATE AVG AND ABOUT TWO T…
GILLNET CATCH INDICES FOR WALLEYE ARE WELL BELOW STATE AND LOCAL AVGES. TRAPNET CATCH INDICES FOR WALLEYE ARE FIVE TIMES THE STATE AVG AND ABOUT TWO TIMES THE LOCAL AVERAGE. THE AVG WT OF THE WALLEYES WAS LESS THAN 1/2 PD. TRAPNET CATCH IN- DICES ARE 12 TIMES THE STATE AVG AND 4.4 TIMES THE LOCAL AVG. TRAPNET CATCH INDICES FOR YELLOW PERCH ARE 5 TIMES THE STATE AVG AND 3 TIMES THE LOCAL AVG. TRAPNET CATCH INDICES FOR BLUEGILL ARE BELOW THE STATE AVG BUT ONLY 1/2 THE LOCAL AVG. SHORE- LINE SEINING INDICATES THAT LARGEMOUTH BASS,BLACK CRAPPIE, BLUEGILL, AND YELLOW PERCH HAD GOOD NATURAL REPRODUCTION IN 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Arnold's?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Green Sunfish in Arnold's. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Arnold's?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Arnold's. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Arnold's?
Arnold's has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Arnold's last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Arnold's is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Arnold's have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Arnold's 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
- 48.22 acres
- Max Depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.07 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed