Uhlenkolts

Stearns County

Near Freeport

DOW: 73020800

Hybrid SunfishPoor · 18

A 250-acre lake near Freeport in Stearns County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (6)

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.17	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.17	-	3.00 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.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 33.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1982	33.50	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	2.83	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

8.10 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	2.50	-	8.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.17	-	0.20 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).

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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 21, 1982There is a large population of Black Crappie but average size of fish is small. The Northern Pike population is higher than state avgerage. The Common…

There is a large population of Black Crappie but average size of fish is small. The Northern Pike population is higher than state avgerage. The Common Carp and Black Bullhead population are also high with small avgerage size. Large population of small White Suckers, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Green Sunfish, hybrid sunfish, & Golden Shiners are present but in low numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Uhlenkolts?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish in Uhlenkolts. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Uhlenkolts?

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

How deep is Uhlenkolts?

Uhlenkolts has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Uhlenkolts last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Uhlenkolts is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Uhlenkolts have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Uhlenkolts?

No — Uhlenkolts 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.