Carlson

Crow Wing County

Near Cuyuna

DOW: 18008300

Northern PikeGood · 62Black CrappieGood · 58BluegillGood · 52

A 93-acre lake near Cuyuna in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Good · 62

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.58 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1982	1.00	-	3.58 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1982	0.25	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1982	0.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1982	3.50	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 26.3 per trap net · typical 8.3–50.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1982	26.25	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 28, 1982	25.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1982	5.25	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.69 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1982	1.67	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1982	2.25	-	0.69 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.71 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 2.1–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1982	1.75	-	0.71 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 28, 1982Bluegills and Pumpkinseeds most populated fish. Low Northern Pike, Yellow Bullhead and Brown Bullhead numbers. Fair population of Black Crappies.

Bluegills and Pumpkinseeds most populated fish. Low Northern Pike, Yellow Bullhead and Brown Bullhead numbers. Fair population of Black Crappies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Carlson?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed in Carlson. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Carlson?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Carlson. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Carlson?

Carlson has a maximum depth of 37 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Carlson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Carlson is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.