Size
67ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Nelson and Carlson Lakes
Perch
Northern pike
Bluegill
Overview
Nelson and Carlson Lakes Map
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Fish Species
Bluegill
4-5 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2020
Surveyed
Gillnet
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
2020
Jun
Northern pike
5-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.5
0Statewide Range10.50505
Nelson and Carlson Lakes 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
2023
Jun
2024
Jun
Perch
5-11 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
11.5
0Statewide Range38.21175
Nelson and Carlson Lakes 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
2023
Jun
2024
Jun
