Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Carlson Lake

Carlson Lake is a 38-acre lake in Aitkin County, 23 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1990. Recorded species include northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID: 01016600
County: Aitkin
Surface area: 38 acres
Maximum depth: 23 feet
Shoreline: 1.7 miles
Latest DNR fish survey: July 1990, population assessment
Game fish caught in the 1990 survey: black crappie 17, bluegill 17, northern pike 3, yellow perch 1
Fish species recorded: black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Fish consumption: Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size: Under 100 acres
Deepest point: 15 to 29 feet

Sources

Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Checked September 24, 2026

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

Carlson Lake

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