Wilson Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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How big is Wilson Lake?
How deep is Wilson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Wilson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Wilson Lake is a small lake in northern Itasca County and is known for panfish and bass. The lake is primarily managed for Bluegill and Black Crappie with goals of maintaining at least a rate of 2.0 crappie/net and a Bluegill catch of 10/net with 20% of the population at least eight inches.
The Black Crappie trap net catch was average for lakes of similar habitat, though lakes of this type do not produce an abundance of fish. The catch was comparable to past surveys. Size distribution was reasonable with fish up to 11 inches sampled and an average length of almost 9 inches. Age analysis indicated consistent recruitment and average growth. Crappie averaged over 10 inches by age 6.
Bluegill were the most numerous species sampled in trap nets despite a catch lower than what is expected for lakes like Wilson. Past catches have generally been low. Size structure was modest. Fish ranged from 3.5 to 8.8 inches and averaged 5.7 inches. Ages 3-9 were present with a fairly even distribution of ages, except age 3 which comprised nearly half the sample. The 2020 year class (age 3) was well represented in other area lakes as well. Growth was similar to the lake class average with fish reaching almost eight inches by age 7.
Not many Northern Pike were sampled in gill nets or trap nets. This is comparable to past surveys as well as what would be expected from lakes with similar characteristics. As in previous surveys, size structure was poor with few fish over 24 inches sampled. Fish ranged from 11.0 to 28.4 inches and averaged 19 inches. Only two fish exceeded 24 inches in a combined sample. Recruitment was consistent with ages 1-6 present and somewhat equally distributed. Growth was average by statewide comparisons.
Other species sampled include Golden Shiner, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass and Yellow Perch.
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Are there any state parks near Wilson Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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| Klingendiel Lake | 0.7 mi | 27 | |
| Rat Lake | 1.0 mi | 44 | |
| Tuber Lake | 1.2 mi | 32 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 25 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 15 | |
| Piel Lake | 1.6 mi | 10 | |
| Blind Pete Lake | 2.7 mi | 69 | 20 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.9 mi | 22 | |
| Beaver Lake | 3.1 mi | 25 | |
| Napoleon Lake | 3.1 mi | 138 | 30 ft |
