Chisago Lake

Chisago Lake

Size
1,044ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Chisago Lake
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
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.

Chisago 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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Top Fish Species

Pumpkinseed
fish
4-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
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
Aug
2014
Aug