Lizzie Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 18041600
DNR records show 2 stocking entries at Lizzie Lake since 2019, most recently walleye fry in 2025 (370,000 fish).
- Lizzie Lake has 2 DNR stocking records across 2 years (2019-2025): walleye (2).
- The most-stocked species by count is walleye: 740,000 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 13 ft; surface area 414 acres, 406 littoral acres, 5.7 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Crow Wing County, nearest town Pontoria; DNR lake number (DOW) 18041600.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey; depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | fry | 370,000 | 3.4 |
| 2019 | Walleye | fry | 370,000 | 3.1 |
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| O | Minnesota DNR | Northwest shore; east off of Co. Rd. 43. - DNR ownership T.139 R.29W S.34. |
DNR fish survey, 1988
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black bullhead | Standard gill nets | 108.33 | 325 | 0.45 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 62.67 | 188 | 0.09 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 27.00 | 81 | 0.16 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 16.33 | 49 | 0.22 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 14.67 | 44 | 2.70 |
| Brown bullhead | Standard gill nets | 6.33 | 19 | 0.50 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard gill nets | 5.00 | 15 | 0.15 |
| White sucker | Standard gill nets | 3.67 | 11 | 1.95 |
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 59.25 | 237 | 0.20 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 11.50 | 46 | 0.17 |
| Yellow bullhead | Standard trap nets | 10.00 | 40 | 0.68 |
| Brown bullhead | Standard trap nets | 5.75 | 23 | 0.51 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 5.75 | 23 | 0.25 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 5.25 | 21 | 0.13 |
| Black bullhead | Standard trap nets | 1.25 | 5 | 0.55 |
| Bowfin (dogfish) | Standard trap nets | 0.75 | 3 | 4.08 |
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.
Test netting on Lizzie Lake indicated a high population of northern pike, white sucker, bluegill and yellow perch. Average populations of bowfin, black, yellow and brown bullheads, pumpkinseeds, black crappies and walleyes. Catch rates were compared with lake group 5 medians for the Brainerd area. Northern pike sampled indicated excellent growth rates for this area. Age classes two thru six were represented with two and three year old fish comprising 69% of the sample. Length frequencies ranged from 14 to 30 inches. Individual weights averaged nearly 3 pounds apiece. Bluegills were aged from 2 to 7 years old, and all showed average growth rates. Four year old fish comprised nearly 50% of the sample. Individual lengths ranged from 3-9 inches. Black crappies indicated an average catch rate with most small size fish. Lengths ranged from 5 to 11 inches with 50% in the 5 inch length group. Growth rates were average for all age groups. Yellow perch were abundant when compared to catch rates of similar lakes in the area. Ages 2-7 were sampled and all indicated slow growth rates. Individual lengths ranged from 5 to 9 inches. Five and 6 inch fish comprised 95% of the sample. Walleyes were present in average numbers with length frequencies from 20-25%. Growth rates were not determined. Black bullheads were very abundant in the gill net catches but very few were taken in the trapnets. Individual lengths ranged from 5 to 10 1/2 inches. Seventy-eight percent of the sample were between 8 and 10 inches. Yellow and brown bullheads were also present in average numbers when compared to medians of similar lakes in the Brainerd area. Pumpkinseed sunfish were present in average numbers. Lengths of individual fish ranged from 3 to 7 inches.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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