U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool

Winona County

Near Minnesota City

DOW: 85001300

Largemouth BassExcellent · 96WalleyeGood · 50Yellow PerchGood · 50

A 2,167-acre lake near Minnesota City in Winona County — best known for bass and walleye. Last surveyed 2015.

Fish Species (9)

Largemouth Bass

Excellent · 96

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.9"

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 133.6 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable largemouth bass88% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 12%Largest sampled 19"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	133.64	5.9"	0.38 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.4"

Avg Weight

2.15 lbs

Catch rate: 5.9 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable walleye75% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 25%Largest sampled 23"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	5.92	17.4"	2.15 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.9"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 72.5 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable yellow perch50% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 50%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	72.49	3.9"	0.03 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Black Crappie

Good · 50

Large fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.1"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 11.8 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable black crappie38% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 62%Largest sampled 12"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	11.84	4.1"	0.15 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Bluegill

Poor · 13

Small fish

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 130.2 · Electrofishing survey

Size of catchable bluegill3% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 97%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	130.19	4.0"	0.08 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Smallmouth Bass

Poor · 8

Below-normal numbers

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.0"

Avg Weight

1.55 lbs

Catch rate: 0.49 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	0.49	14.0"	1.55 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.5"

Avg Weight

1.57 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	3.95	14.5"	1.57 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 0.99 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	0.99	3.0"	0.03 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Rock Bass

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed Oct 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.7"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 14, 2015	2.96	4.7"	0.14 lbs	Standard electrofishing

Biologist Notes

October 14, 2015Standard survey was conducted

Standard survey was conducted

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and Bluegill in U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

When were the main sport fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool is from 2015. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does U.S. Lock & Dam #5A Pool have any invasive species?

Yes — U.S. Lock & Dam #5A 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.