Gabrielson

Gabrielson is a 16 acre lake located about 5 miles SW of Orr, MN. A reclamation was done in 1953 and the lake was managed for trout from 1954 to 1986 by stocking (primarily Rainbow Trout). Stocking was discontinued in 1986 due to frequent winterkills. Recent stocking has been geared toward establishing a bass and panfish fishery. Largemouth Bass were stocked in 1991 (number=15) and in 2014 (n=18). Black Crappie (n=20) and Bluegill (n=150) were stocked in 2013. A special assessment was completed on Gabrielson Lake in June 2014 to assess the success of Bluegill and Black Crappie stocking in 2013. Six trap net sets caught just four Golden Shiner. No Black Crappie or Bluegill were sampled. In 2015, drastic changes were evident in the fish community. Surprisingly, again, neither Black Crappie nor Bluegill were sampled. Northern Pike abundance decreased to 6.5 fish per net compared to 18.0 fish per net in 2010. Total length of northern pike in gill nets ranged from 9.2 to 21.1 inches; the average length was 13.8 inches which was well below the average of 23.3 inches found in the 1996 investigation. Largemouth Bass were present in 2015 but sizes were small since they were only recently stocked. Total length from the electrofishing sample ranged from 3.4 to 11.8 inches and the average was 5.3. Walleye were stocked in 1988. However, past investigations show no record of Walleye becoming established and none were captured during the 2015 assessment.

A special assessment was completed on Gabrielson Lake in June 2014 to assess the success of Bluegill and Black Crappie stocking in 2013. Twenty mature Black Crappie and 150 mature Bluegill were stocked in June 2013 in an attempt to establish a panfish fishery with this brood stock. Six 1/8 inch trap net sets caught just four Golden Shiner. No Black Crappie or Bluegill were sampled.

Gabrielson is a 15 acre lake located about 5 miles SW of Orr, MN. Gabrielson Lake was managed for stream trout from 1985 to 1986, primarily by stocking rainbow trout. Stocking was discontinued in 1986 due to frequent winterkills. Bluegill and pumpkinseed were first sampled in the population assessment conducted in 1986. In 2010, one only of each species was captured. Largemouth bass were stocked in 1991. However, past investigations show no record of bass becoming established and none were captured or observed during the 2010 assessment. Northern pike were very abundant in 2010, likely too abundant for a healthy balance. Sizes are small and growth is slow. The mean length in 2010 was 16.4 inches which was well below the mean of 23.3 inches found in the 1996 investigation when abundance was much lower. Walleye were stocked in 1988. However, past investigations show no record of walleye becoming established and none were captured during the 2010 assessment.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill in Gabrielson. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Gabrielson. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Gabrielson has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Gabrielson is from 2015. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Gabrielson in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.