Lake Phalen

Lake Phalen

Size
190ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
No
Species in Lake Phalen
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Sauger
Sauger
Tiger muskellunge
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
Walleye
White bass
White bass

Lake Phalen Overview

Fishing Regulations in Lake Phalen

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.

  • Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge: Minimum size limit 40”. Possession limit one.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
12
0Statewide Range19.48

Lake Phalen 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
Channel catfish
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
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
No Survey Data
Crappie
fish
5-9 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3
0Statewide Range12.46

Lake Phalen 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
7-15 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.5
0Statewide Range3.68

Lake Phalen 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
Northern pike
fish
12-32 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.5
0Statewide Range19.6

Lake Phalen 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
Perch
fish
5-9 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.5
0Statewide Range43.55

Lake Phalen 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
Pumpkinseed
fish
3-7 in
Length Range
4 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.17
0Statewide Range6.01

Lake Phalen 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
Sauger
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
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
No Survey Data
Tiger muskellunge
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
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
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
11-26 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2015
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.33
0Statewide Range16.93

Lake Phalen 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
White bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
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
No Survey Data