Chisago Lake

Chisago Lake

Size
1044ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Chisago Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Walleye

Chisago Lake 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.

Fishing Regulations in Chisago 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.

  • Largemouth Bass: All 12” and larger must be immediately released.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
45.7
0Statewide Range74.63

Chisago 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
5-13 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
8.5
0Statewide Range10.56

Chisago 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
7-18 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2014
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
74.9
0Statewide Range165.02

Chisago Lake 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
17-35 in
Length Range
25 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.1
0Statewide Range19.6

Chisago Lake 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
5-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.1
0Statewide Range43.55

Chisago Lake 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
4-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2014
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
5.4
0Statewide Range8.58

Chisago 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
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized northern-pike based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201838
Walleye
fish
8-26 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2014
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.1
0Statewide Range16.93

Chisago Lake 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