Lake Carlton

Lake Carlton

Size
72ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Lake Carlton
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Perch
Perch
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
White bass
White bass

Overview

Part of the Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Largemouth bass and walleye are sought but don't overlook the muskie on the sharp drop-offs. 77 acres

Lake Carlton Map

Features

As part of Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Carlton was impounded in 1969. Outboard motors are limited to 10 hp and smaller, and "no wake" rules are in effect on the entire lake. Daily boating hours are from 5:00 a.m. to sunset. Swimming is prohibited.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
79°Feels like 79°
High Temperature81°
Low Temperature54°
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Wind Direction
7 mph
South
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.99 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy
SaturdaySa
81° / 54°
Sunny
SundaySu
81° / 63°
Mostly Sunny
MondayMo
85° / 62°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
TuesdayTu
75° / 53°
Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
WednesdayWe
69° / 51°
Mostly Cloudy with Light Showers Likely
ThursdayTh
69° / 49°

Moon Phase

new moon
October 10, 2026
0% Illumination
new moon
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 7:09 AM
Moon Set 6:09 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 12:44 PM
Underfoot 12:22 AM
new moon
SaturdaySa10/10
waxing crescent
SundaySu10/11
waxing crescent
MondayMo10/12
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu10/13
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe10/14
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh10/15
waxing crescent
FridayFr10/16
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
Walleye
15-22 in
Length Range
19 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths