Charles Mill Lake

Charles Mill Lake

Size
1,302ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Charles Mill Lake
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

Overview

Charles Mill 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 Charles Mill Lake north of State Route 430

Weather

Current Weather Icon
45°Feels like 45°
High Temperature65°
Low Temperature41°
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.3 inHg
Stable
Sunny
SaturdaySa
65° / 41°
Sunny
SundaySu
71° / 45°
Sunny
MondayMo
63° / 38°
Sunny
TuesdayTu
62° / 39°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
68° / 46°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
71° / 49°

Moon Phase

last quarter
October 03, 2026
51% Illumination
last quarter, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise --
Moon Set 3:22 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 7:22 AM
Underfoot 7:52 PM
last quarter
SaturdaySa10/03
waning crescent
SundaySu10/04
waning crescent
MondayMo10/05
waning crescent
TuesdayTu10/06
waning crescent
WednesdayWe10/07
waning crescent
ThursdayTh10/08
waning crescent
FridayFr10/09
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Top Fish Species

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
10-24 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2023
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