Pickeral
A 20-acre lake near French Lake in Wright County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1983.
Fish Species (7)
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1983 | 1.33 | - | 0.38 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1983 | 12.00 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Aug 8, 1983 | 8.00 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1983 | 1.33 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1983 | 0.33 | - | 0.90 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1983 | 2.50 | - | 0.28 lbs |
| Aug 8, 1983 | 5.00 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1983 | 3.00 | - | 0.87 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.
Yellow Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 44.7 per trap net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1983 | 31.50 | - | 0.36 lbs |
| Aug 8, 1983 | 44.67 | - | 0.39 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 8, 1983Northern Pike abundance (3/gill net) was about average. Four age classes (2-5) were caught. Growth was somewhat slow. Only one Largemouth Bass (age 5)…
Northern Pike abundance (3/gill net) was about average. Four age classes (2-5) were caught. Growth was somewhat slow. Only one Largemouth Bass (age 5) was caught. Bluegill numbers were low (1.3/ trap net) with only 8 and 10 year old fish caught. Large numbers of Pumpkinseed were present (8/trap net). Black Crappie numbers (5/trap net) were about average and were dominated by one and two year old fish. Growth was above average. Yellow Bullhead numbers (45/trap net) were very high. Most were over eight inches long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Pickeral?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie in Pickeral. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Pickeral?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Pickeral. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Pickeral?
Pickeral has a maximum depth of 37 feet and a mean depth of 9.3 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Pickeral last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pickeral is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Pickeral have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Pickeral 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
- 20.25 acres
- Max Depth
- 37 ft
- Mean Depth
- 9.3 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.84 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed