Miller

Crow Wing County

Near Trommald

DOW: 18013300

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100PumpkinseedGood · 70BluegillGood · 67

A 105-acre lake near Trommald in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (12)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	4.67	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 70

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1985	6.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	10.75	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 73.7 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	3.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1985	73.67	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	98.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.93 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	4.50	-	2.93 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1985	0.33	-	1.90 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	7.33	-	1.55 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

7.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	0.50	-	7.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 64

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	0.67	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 1985	2.50	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1980	0.67	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	0.67	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	0.75	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	0.67	-	0.45 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	0.50	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1985	0.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	0.75	-	0.27 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 68

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.98 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	1.00	-	0.70 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1985	1.67	-	0.98 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	2.75	-	0.91 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	3.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1985	0.33	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1985	6.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1980	11.25	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1980	0.67	-	1.60 lbs	Standard gill 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).

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

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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 19, 1985Northern pike abundance is excellent with the good growth rate and also a very good length-frequency distribution exists. Bluegill abundance is 2.5 ti…

Northern pike abundance is excellent with the good growth rate and also a very good length-frequency distribution exists. Bluegill abundance is 2.5 times local average, and the majority are small with the growth rate slightly slow. Largemouth bass are present, but abundance is unknown due to difficulty with catching largemouth bass in nets. Black crappie abundance is good with moderate size and good growth. Walleye abundance is very low.

June 11, 1980Test netting indicates a stable fisheries of Northern Pike, Northern Cisco, and Largemouth Bass. Populations of other species have not changed substan…

Test netting indicates a stable fisheries of Northern Pike, Northern Cisco, and Largemouth Bass. Populations of other species have not changed substantially since the last survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Miller?

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

Is there public access at Miller?

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

How deep is Miller?

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

When were the main sport fish in Miller last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Miller is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Miller have any invasive species?

Yes — Miller has confirmed zebra mussel. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.

Are there special fishing regulations on Miller?

No — Miller 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.