Piersons Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Piersons Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Piersons Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

What aquatic invasive species are found in Piersons Lake?

Piersons Lake is a 267-acre lake with a maximum depth of 40 feet. Piersons is located southwest of the City of Victoria in central Carver County. Public water access is provided by the DNR (3 vehicle parking spaces and 8 vehicle/trailer parking spaces). Piersons is primarily managed for Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass but also supports catchable populations of Walleye, Bluegill and Black Crappie.

A Standard Survey (9 trap nets/6 gill nets) was conducted on Piersons Lake during the week of 7/21/2020 to assess the fishery. During the 2020 survey, Piersons had good water clarity, measured at 9.0 feet during the time of this survey. Dissolved oxygen was zero parts per million (ppm) below 18 feet during the survey period. Eurasian Watermilfoil and Zebra Mussels have been found in Piersons Lake and remain present.

Walleye in Piersons Lake are maintained through private stocking. During the 2020 survey Walleye were captured at 1.3/net, near the low end of their expected catch rate compared to similar lakes. There were 8 Walleye sampled in gill nets, with an average size of 19.3 inches and the largest measured at 24.7 inches. Despite inherent hurdles such as high predator numbers (Northern Pike), and a low forage base (Yellow Perch), private stocking has created a low abundance Walleye fishery in Piersons Lake.

Largemouth Bass are present in Piersons Lake, although targeted boat-electrofishing did not occur during the 2020 survey due to COVID-19 sampling restrictions. Incidental capture with trap and gill nets caught 15 Largemouth Bass, with an average length of 7.9 inches and the largest measured at 14.6 inches.

Northern Pike were sampled with gill nets (7.8/net) above the high end of their expected catch rate compared to similar metro lakes. Pike numbers have continued increasing in Piersons Lake over the previous four surveys, reaching a record high in 2020. There were 50 Northern Pike sampled in gill nets, with an average size of 23.9 inches and the largest measured at 34.5 inches. Despite high abundances, Northern Pike are growing moderately fast, reaching 19 inches by age-3. Large sizes and fast growth are creating a desirable Northern Pike fishery on Piersons Lake. However, if pike numbers continue to increase to the point size and growth rates are negatively affected, anglers can help control the population through harvest. Effective 2018, anglers can keep 10 northern pike, but not more than two pike longer than 26 inches; and all from 22 to 26 inches must be released.

High numbers of Bluegill were sampled with trap nets (70.3/net) above the expected catch rate compared to similar lakes. There were 633 Bluegill sampled in trap nets during the 2020 survey, with an average length of 5.2 inches and the largest measured at 7.5 inches. Less than 5% of Bluegill sampled were greater than 7 inches. High numbers of Bluegill are likely keeping competition high and growth rates and sizes low.

Moderate numbers of Black Crappie were sampled with gill nets (13.7/net); while trap net catches (1.4/net) were much lower. While the 2020 catch rates varied substantially between gears, average size of these fish has increased from previous surveys, with an average length of 7.9 inches and a maximum length of 10.5 inches. Over 60% of Black Crappie sampled were greater than 8 inches, providing ample angling opportunity for those looking to fill a limit of small-medium sized fish.

Other fish species sampled in low abundances were Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.

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