U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool

Winona County

Near Sugarloaf

DOW: 85000200

Largemouth BassExcellent · 94Yellow PerchGood · 50Northern PikeGood · 50

A 1,719-acre lake near Sugarloaf in Winona County — best known for bass and panfish. Last surveyed 2015.

Fish Species (7)

Largemouth Bass

Excellent · 94

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.8"

Avg Weight

1.16 lbs

Catch rate: 111.3 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable largemouth bass79% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 21%Largest sampled 20"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 15, 2015	111.32	10.8"	1.16 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.9"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 38.4 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable yellow perch26% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 74%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 15, 2015	38.37	4.9"	0.10 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Northern Pike

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.4"

Avg Weight

2.25 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable northern pike33% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 67%Largest sampled 31"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 15, 2015	3.32	19.4"	2.25 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

15.6"

Avg Weight

1.56 lbs

Catch rate: 11.4 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable walleye63% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 37%Largest sampled 21"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 15, 2015	11.37	15.6"	1.56 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Black Crappie

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.1"

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 5.2 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable black crappie50% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 50%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 15, 2015	5.21	8.1"	0.43 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Bluegill

Average · 41

Average-size fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.6"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 117.0 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable bluegill12% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 88%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 15, 2015	117.00	4.6"	0.14 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Avg Weight

0.04 lbs

Catch rate: 0.47 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 15, 2015	0.47	3.0"	0.04 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Biologist Notes

October 15, 2015Standard survey was conducted.

Standard survey was conducted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Black Crappie in U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

When were the main sport fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool is from 2015. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool have any invasive species?

Yes — U.S. Lock & Dam #6 Pool has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil, bighead carp, faucet snail, flowering rush, grass carp, silver carp, and zebra mussel. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.