Nisswa Lake

Nisswa Lake

Size
217ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Nisswa Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass
Walleye
Walleye

Nisswa Lake Overview

Walleye stocking maintains an excellent fishery. Tullibee are forage for trophy pike and walleye. Good numbers of bass and crappie too. Ideal mix of structure and weeds.

Fishing Regulations in Nisswa Lake

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.

Location: Including Gull, Upper Gull, Margaret, Ray, Love, Roy, and Round Lakes

  • Northern Pike: All from 30-40” must be immediately released. Possession limit two, only one over 40”.

Nisswa Lake Features

Located in the north central part of the state just northwest of Brainerd, MN and just south of Nisswa, MN, Gull Lake is part of a chain of seven lakes consisting of Spider, Upper Gull, Bass, Roy, Nisswa lakes and Lake Magaret. Gull provides ample opportunities for recreation and is well known for excellent walleye, northern pike and bass fishing. An intensive stocking program and an increase in catch and release practices has maintained the walleye fishery. The quality of the public access facilities makes getting onto the lake easy and enjoyable. Booming-out Bay and the “narrows” to Upper Gull can be closed to fishing during the opening day period if spawning walleye remain concentrated in the area. Be sure to check the current regulations.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
30.22
0Statewide Range74.63

Nisswa 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
Crappie
fish
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.44
0Statewide Range10.56

Nisswa 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
Largemouth bass
fish
11-16 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2019
Surveyed
Electro
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
Northern pike
fish
10-39 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2019
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
Perch
fish
5-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2019
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
Pumpkinseed
fish
3-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
3.33
0Statewide Range8.58

Nisswa 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
Rock bass
fish
5-11 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.33
0Statewide Range4.26

Nisswa Lake Rock 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
Walleye
fish
18-28 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2019
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