Carlson

Itasca County

Near Grand Rapids

DOW: 31036600

A 188-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County.

Fish Species (2)

No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.

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

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 6.1 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 1, 1992	6.12	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 1, 1992	86.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 96

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 2.4 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 1, 1992	8.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 1, 1992	2.38	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 1, 1992The current fish population of Carlson Lake consist of fish species associated with frequent winterkill lakes. Black and brown bullheads were the only…

The current fish population of Carlson Lake consist of fish species associated with frequent winterkill lakes. Black and brown bullheads were the only fish caught by gill nets and trap nets during the sampling period. All bullheads sampled are presently small in size (TL 9.4" with most 73% - 5.9" TL).Gill net catch per unit effort (CPUE) for brown bullheads in Carlson Lake was greater than the statewide median and fell well outside the upper limit of the third quartile range of Schupp's lake class #37. Trap net CPUE for brown bullheads is greater than both the statewide median and the lake class median but falls within the first to third quartile range. Brown bullheads pounds per set was greater for gill net catches than both the statewide median and lake class median falling outside the upper limit of the third quartile. Trap net pounds per set for brown bullheads were similar to both the statewide median and the lake class median.Black bullheads CPUE for gill nets was greater than the statewide median but similar to the lake class median. Trap net CPUE was greater than the statewide median but less than the lake class median and falling near the lower limit of the first quartile. Pounds per set were similar to the lake class median and the statewide median for both gill nets and trap nets.Large numbers of northern redbelly dace were sampled in minnow traps and observed preparing spawning beds in shallow areas predominated by sand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Carlson?

Minnesota DNR surveys of Carlson record 2 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.

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 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When was Carlson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Carlson is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.