Keller (main bay)

Keller Lakes fish population is dominated by bluegills. They made up over 90% of the trap net catch. The average length was 5.7 inches. Over 40% of the bluegills measured were 6 inches or larger, but only 1% were larger than 7 inches. Black crappies were found in low abundance and small size. Hybrid (tiger) muskellunge and walleye were sampled during the assessment. Neither species are not stocked in Keller Lake but are stocked in Phalen and Gervais Lakes which are connected. Largemouth bass were sampled in high abundance but were small. They averaged 7.54 inches in length.

Keller Lake's fish population is dominated by bluegills. They made up over 90% of the trap net catch. The average length sampled was 5.9 inches. Over 50% of the bluegills sampled were 6 inches and larger, but only 4% were larger than 7 inches. Black crappies were more numerous in this survey compared to previous years, but are still small. Their average length sampled was only 6.2 inches. Yellow perch are of average abundance but they are also small. Both black and yellow bullheads are present in low numbers in Keller Lake, but their size makes up for a lack of abundance. A few walleyes were sampled during this survey. They are not stocked in this lake, but can make their way downstream from Gervais Lake, or up stream from Lake Phalen. Largemouth bass numbers dropped since the last survey, but the average size has increased.

Keller Lake is a small lake of 72 acres with a maximum depth of 8 feet. The lake receives a high amount of fishing pressure (423.9 hours/acre) with over 90% of the angling from the shoreline. Recreational boating adds another 177.1 hours/acre of use.The fish population is dominated by bluegill, with fish up to 7.8 inches long present. A tenth of the fish measured at least 7.0 inches long. Other sunfish species were present in lower numbers, with few of acceptable size to anglers. Crappie numbers are very low, with no fish of significant size. Largemouth bass numbers are high, but only small fish were captured. Yellow bullhead numbers are low with some larger fish present. Yellow perch were present in average numbers but were of small size. No northern pike, walleye, or carp were sampled.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, White Crappie, Green Sunfish, Walleye, and Hybrid Sunfish in Keller (main bay). See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Keller (main bay). Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Keller (main bay) has a maximum depth of 8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Keller (main bay) is from 2007. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Yes — Keller (main bay) has confirmed zebra mussel. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.