Metzger Reservoir

Metzger Reservoir

Size
154ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Metzger Reservoir
Perch
Perch
White bass
White bass
Walleye
Walleye
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

Overview

Metzger Reservoir 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 Species Regulations

  • Black Crappie: In Metzger Reservoir, for Black Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
  • White Crappie: In Metzger Reservoir, for White Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30

Weather

Current Weather Icon
65°Feels like 65°
High Temperature67°
Low Temperature43°
Sunrise
7:35 AM
Sunset
7:15 PM
Wind Direction
9 mph
East
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.27 inHg
Falling
Mostly Sunny
SaturdaySa
67° / 43°
Mostly Sunny
SundaySu
71° / 46°
Sunny
MondayMo
65° / 39°
Sunny
TuesdayTu
66° / 43°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
73° / 49°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
73° / 51°

Moon Phase

last quarter
October 03, 2026
51% Illumination
last quarter, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise --
Moon Set 3:29 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 7:29 AM
Underfoot 7:59 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

Perch
Perch
5-14 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2024
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