Totagatic Flowage

Totagatic Flowage

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Size
453ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Totagatic Flowage
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Outstanding bluegill and walleye action. Weeds, bogs, cribs and river channels offer countless angling opportunities including crappie and northern pike.

Totagatic Flowage Map

Features

Nelson Lake was created in 1937 with the damming of the Totogatic River. This well-known lake and the surrounding area offer a variety of accommodations for anglers. Many areas f the lake contain stumps and submerged wood that can hinder navigation. The north end of the lake near the inlet can be especially dangerous. The lake association has marked many of the shallow rock reefs with buoys and placed a number of navigational beacons around the lake to aid navigation. Several of the smaller bays are posted as no-wake areas. Forward motor tolling is permitted on Nelson Lake.

Forage

Logperch, sucker, golden shiner, crayfish and common shiner provide the primary forage. Walleye prey extensively on young-of-the-year crappie and bluegill. Panfish and gamefish also utilize mayfly larvae.

Seasonal Movements

There is a significant movement of spawning walleye up the Totogatic River in early spring. Walleye also spawn on the rock and riprap near the dam and along some shoreline stretches.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
15-16 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
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
2014
Jul
Crappie
fish
15-16 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
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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
2014
Jul
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Largemouth bass
fish
15-16 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2014
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
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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
2014
Jul
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Northern pike
fish
15-16 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
View in the App
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
2014
Jul
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Perch
fish
15-16 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
View in the App
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
2014
Jul
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Pumpkinseed
fish
15-16 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
View in the App
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
2014
Jul
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Walleye
fish
15-16 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
View in the App
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
2014
Jul
View in the App

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