Upper Milton

Cass County

Near Elevenmile Corner

DOW: 11008100

Northern PikeGood · 61PumpkinseedAverage · 30BluegillPoor · 20

A 24-acre lake near Elevenmile Corner in Cass County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Good · 61

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.91 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1987	7.00	-	1.91 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1987	1.25	-	1.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1987	0.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1987	3.75	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1987	0.50	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 12

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1987	0.25	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 10

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1987	1.25	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 23, 1987	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1987	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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).

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 23, 1987NORTHERN PIKE NET CATCH IS ABOVE BOTH STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIE NUMBERS ARE CONSIDERED LOW FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE.

NORTHERN PIKE NET CATCH IS ABOVE BOTH STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIE NUMBERS ARE CONSIDERED LOW FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Upper Milton?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Walleye, and Black Crappie in Upper Milton. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Upper Milton?

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

How deep is Upper Milton?

Upper Milton has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Upper Milton last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Upper Milton is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Upper Milton have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Upper Milton in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Upper Milton?

No — Upper Milton 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.