Unnamed

Carver County

Near Chaska

DOW: 10021800

Northern PikeGood · 57Hybrid SunfishGood · 50Green SunfishAverage · 48

A 20-acre lake near Chaska in Carver County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1998.

Fish Species (12)

Northern Pike

Good · 57

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

25.0"

Avg Weight

3.54 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	1.00	25.0"	3.54 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.3"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 14.7 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	13.00	4.3"	0.08 lbs	Survey seining
Jun 4, 1998	14.67	4.3"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 48

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable green sunfish0% keeper-size (7"+)

3–6" · 100%Largest sampled 5"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	5.00	4.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 4, 1998	1.00	4.0"	0.09 lbs	Survey seining

Pumpkinseed

Average · 47

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.3"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	2.00	4.3"	0.03 lbs	Survey seining
Jun 4, 1998	12.50	4.3"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 26

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.3"

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–12.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	4.00	6.3"	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 25

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.3"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	2.00	7.3"	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 4, 1998	6.50	7.3"	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 22

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.1"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 19.0 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	3.00	5.1"	0.02 lbs	Survey seining
Jun 4, 1998	3.00	5.1"	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 4, 1998	19.00	5.1"	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	1.00	7.0"	0.10 lbs	Survey seining
Jun 4, 1998	0.17	7.0"	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.6"

Avg Weight

2.24 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	2.50	16.6"	2.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 25.7 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	25.67	7.0"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 4, 1998	180.50	7.0"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 56

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.7–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	1.00	6.0"	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 4, 1998	0.67	6.0"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Average · 42

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.2"

Avg Weight

0.96 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 4, 1998	1.00	13.2"	0.96 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 4, 1998	0.50	13.2"	2.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

This lake is near a regulation-zone boundary — verify the zone on the DNR map.

Biologist Notes

June 4, 1998Black bullheads are the most abundant species in Grace Lake, but they average only 7.5 inches in length. Both bluegills and black crappies were found…

Black bullheads are the most abundant species in Grace Lake, but they average only 7.5 inches in length. Both bluegills and black crappies were found to be rather abundant. Each species were sampled within the normal range when compared to similar lakes. The average size of the bluegills and black crappies sampled was 5.7 inches and 7.7 inches respectively. Occasionally large crappies are caught in this lake. Pumkinseed sunfish and green sunfish numbers were found to be above average for lakes of this type. The average length for pumpkinseed sunfish was 4.9 inches and was 4.5 inches for green sunfish. Yellow perch, white suckers, golden shiners, and carp were all sampled within their normal ranges. Northern pike and largemouth bass were sampled in very low numbers. Only two northern pike, one 24 inches and one 26.5 inches, were captured. One largemouth bass measuring 8 inches in length was sampled in the trapnets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Hybrid Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch in Unnamed. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Unnamed?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Unnamed. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Unnamed?

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 22 feet and a mean depth of 11.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Unnamed have any invasive species?

Yes — Unnamed has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.

Are there special fishing regulations on Unnamed?

No — Unnamed has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.