Berlin Lake

Berlin Lake

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Size
3,604ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Berlin Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
White bass
White bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

Overview

Largemouth and walleye here. Smallmouth well represented with some reaching trophy size. Good numbers of crappie and white bass. Catfish under-utilized.

Berlin Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Waterbody Regulations

  • Trotlines may be used in Berlin Lake south and west of State Route 225

Special Species Regulations

  • Sauger: In Berlin Lake, for Sauger larger than 15 inches, daily limit = 6
  • Saugeye: In Berlin Lake, for Saugeye larger than 15 inches, daily limit = 6
  • Walleye: In Berlin Lake, for Walleye larger than 15 inches, daily limit = 6

Features

Berlin Lake was impounded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1943 to control flooding and to provide an industrial water supply. Water level fluctuations of 10- to 30-feet are considered normal. The continually changing water levels can make navigation difficult and hinder the use of launching ramps. Many of the shallow-water areas and no-wakes are marked with buoys. The Price Road Bridge is very low to the water during normal summer pool. This lake is extremely popular with both fishermen and recreational boaters. Expect heavy boating traffic and delays at boat landing during weekends and holidays.

Forage

Common shiner, golden shiner and darters are present. Crayfish, carp, perch, sucker and gizzard shad are also utilized.

Seasonal Movements

A minor movement of spawning muskie and walleye up the Mahoning River occurs in spring.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
55°Feels like 55°
High Temperature72°
Low Temperature54°
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:09 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
West
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.02 inHg
Rising
Mostly Sunny
MondayMo
72° / 54°
Partly Cloudy
TuesdayTu
78° / 56°
Partly Cloudy
WednesdayWe
81° / 62°
Partly Cloudy with Chance of Storms
ThursdayTh
82° / 62°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
FridayFr
81° / 59°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
SaturdaySa
81° / 62°

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 6:33 PM
Moon Set 2:48 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:09 PM
Underfoot 10:45 AM
waxing gibbous
MondayMo08/24
waxing gibbous
TuesdayTu08/25
waxing gibbous
WednesdayWe08/26
waxing gibbous
ThursdayTh08/27
full moon
FridayFr08/28
waning gibbous
SaturdaySa08/29
waning gibbous
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species

Walleye
Walleye
9-26 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Abundance chart
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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
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