Fish Lake (Pine County)
Pine County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 58013100
DNR records show 3 stocking entries at Fish Lake (Pine County) since 2021, most recently black crappie adults in 2021 (120 fish).
- Fish Lake (Pine County) has 3 DNR stocking records across 1 year (2021-2021): black crappie (1), bluegill sunfish (1), largemouth bass (1).
- The most-stocked species by count is black crappie: 120 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 18 ft; surface area 185 acres, 6.0 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 3.0 ft.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Pine County, nearest town Finlayson; DNR lake number (DOW) 58013100.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Black Crappie | adults | 120 | 40.0 |
| 2021 | Bluegill Sunfish | adults | 60 | 20.0 |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | adults | 60 | 60.0 |
DNR fish survey, 2010
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 11.11 | 100 | 0.12 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 4.78 | 43 | 0.29 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 1.22 | 11 | 0.22 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 0.56 | 5 | 4.77 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 0.33 | 3 | 0.07 |
| Hybrid sunfish | Standard trap nets | 0.11 | 1 | 0.29 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 7.67 | 23 | 4.20 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 3.67 | 11 | 0.15 |
| Black bullhead | Standard gill nets | 0.33 | 1 | 0.86 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 0.33 | 1 | 0.08 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
Fish Lake is a moderately fertile 82 acre basin located in Pine County on the west side of the town of Finlayson. The shoreline surrounding the lake has minimal development with most of the shoreline made up of undeveloped mixed hardwood forest, marshland, and grassland. The fishery is managed primarily for northern pike with largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, and black crappie as the secondary management species. The lakes fertility and shallow nature has led to low oxygen levels some winters. Fish Lake has experienced winterkill in the past with the lake being opened to unlimited fishing in 1997. A lake survey was conducted in June of 2010 to evaluate the current status of the lake's fish population and water quality. Compared to similar lakes, northern pike, black crappie, and bluegill numbers were normal, while black bullhead and yellow perch numbers were low. Anglers wishing to access Fish Lake will have to obtain permission through private property owners. Harvestable black crappies and quality sized northern pike are present. Well over half of the netted northerns exceeded 24 inches and fish over 30 inches were present. Likewise, more than half the black crappies were over 8 inches, a size acceptable to many anglers. Bluegill numbers are on the rise but most are too small to warrant harvest. Yellow perch have declined dramatically since the 2000 assessment, likely due to northern pike predation. Because the lake has the potential for some degree of winterkill, the fish population is subject to change.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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