Berlin Lake

Berlin Lake

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
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
White bass
White 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.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2024
Oct
2024
Oct
Channel catfish
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
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
No Survey Data
Crappie
fish
5-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2024
Oct
2024
Oct
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized crappie based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201714
Largemouth bass
fish
7-16 in
Length Range
11 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2024
May
2024
May
Muskellunge
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
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
No Survey Data
Perch
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2024
Nov
Pumpkinseed
fish
5-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2024
Oct
2024
Oct
Smallmouth bass
fish
7-16 in
Length Range
11 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2024
May
2024
May
Striped Bass
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2023
Nov
2024
Nov
Walleye
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2023
Nov
2024
Nov
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202228
White bass
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2024
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2023
Nov
2024
Nov