Tickle
A 42-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1978.
Fish Species (3)
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 20.7 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1978 | 20.67 | - | 0.24 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1978 | 3.33 | - | 0.07 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978
Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 17.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1978 | 17.00 | - | 0.52 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 19, 1978Time when the beaver dam at the outlet was maintained. Now the dam's almost gone with no head & only a few logs remaining to proveits past existence.…
Time when the beaver dam at the outlet was maintained. Now the dam's almost gone with no head & only a few logs remaining to proveits past existence. Consists of above average populations of suckers, yellow perch, and greenrn sunfish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Tickle?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch in Tickle. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Tickle?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Tickle. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Tickle?
Tickle has a maximum depth of 61 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Tickle last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Tickle is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Tickle have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Tickle 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
- 41.85 acres
- Max Depth
- 61 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.77 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed