South Lindstrom Lake

South Lindstrom Lake

Size
471ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in South Lindstrom Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch

Overview

Shallow water catches are often the rule here. You'll need a pushpole for some of the best bass fishing areas. Most walleye are caught in the winter or spring.

South Lindstrom 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.

  • Largemouth Bass: All 12” and larger must be immediately released.

Forage

White sucker, golden shiner, bullhead, perch and juvenile panfish.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
9-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
46.5556
0Statewide Range74.0278

South Lindstrom 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
2010
Jul
2014
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20229
201810
Crappie
fish
9-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
8.8889
0Statewide Range10.4166

South Lindstrom 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
2010
Jul
2014
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
9-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
61.6667
0Statewide Range166.4366

South Lindstrom 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
2010
Jul
2014
Jul
Northern pike
fish
9-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.3333
0Statewide Range19.75

South Lindstrom 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
2010
Jul
2014
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized northern-pike based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202238
Perch
fish
9-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.5
0Statewide Range43.5833

South Lindstrom 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
2010
Jul
2014
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
9-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
9.2222
0Statewide Range8.4166

South Lindstrom 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
2010
Jul
2014
Jul
Walleye
fish
9-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6
0Statewide Range16.9168

South Lindstrom 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
2010
Jul
2014
Jul