Somers Lake

Somers Lake

Size
150ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Somers Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Somers 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.

  • Crappie: Daily limit five.
  • Largemouth Bass: All from 12-20” must be immediately released. One over 20” allowed in possession.
  • Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.
  • Walleye: Minimum size limit 17”. Possession limit three.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
86.3333
0Statewide Range74.0278

Somers Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2016
Aug
2021
Sep
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202110
Crappie
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
15.1111
0Statewide Range10.4166

Somers Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2016
Aug
2021
Sep
Largemouth bass
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
56.3294
0Statewide Range166.4366

Somers Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2016
Aug
2021
Sep
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201620
Northern pike
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.4
0Statewide Range19.75

Somers Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2016
Aug
2021
Sep
Perch
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
52.2
0Statewide Range43.5833

Somers Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2016
Aug
2021
Sep
Pumpkinseed
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2021
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.4444
0Statewide Range8.4166

Somers Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2016
Aug
2021
Sep
Walleye
fish
2-11 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.8
0Statewide Range16.9168

Somers Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2016
Aug
2021
Sep