Carlson Lake
Location: Eagan, Carlson Park, Carlson Lake Lane and Svensk Lane
Species present: Bluegill, Black crappie, Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Walleye, Bullhead
Depth: 19 feet
Size: 11 acres
Lake Map: PDF Map 
Wheelchair access: Poor, steep access to the lake
MTC bus: None nearby
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: No
Parking: Fair
Picnic: No
Grills: No
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Shore fishing structure, walking path
Agency: City of Eagan, Parks and Recreation Department 
(651) 675-5500
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Also called Quigley, Carlson Lake has a history of nice-sized panfish, largemouth bass and walleye. The fishing structure on the east side of the lake was recently replaced with a new pier Fishing is easy from the pier, the structure on the south side, or other spots around the lake.
2012 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date | Species | Abundance | Average Length (in) | Maximum Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlson (Quigley) | black crappie | low | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| (Dakota) | bluegill | med | 5.8 | 7.6 |
| 7/30/2012 | walleye | low | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| hybrid sunfish | low | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| largemouth bass | low | 13.6 | 16.3 | |
| black bullhead | low | 9.6 | 9.6 |
