MN · ranked by public data
37 Crow Wing County lakes have exact-water DNR survey evidence for northern pike; 37 lakes with status, survey, or report evidence met our criteria, out of 396 documented lakes in the county. Updated July 2026.
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 4 8 to 12 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
Crow Wing County, MN
97.3 within-system score · 8,885.2 lake-scale opportunity index · 20.33 fish/net set · 2024 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
79.6 within-system score · 6,588.8 lake-scale opportunity index · 21.25 fish/net set · 2010 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
75.2 within-system score · 5,703.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 20 fish/net set · 2016 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
72.3 within-system score · 5,609.4 lake-scale opportunity index · 20.67 fish/net set · 2010 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
46.0 within-system score · 3,849.7 lake-scale opportunity index · 13 fish/net set · 2023 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
23.3 within-system score · 2,849.5 lake-scale opportunity index · 9.33 fish/net set · 2021 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
10.4 within-system score · 1,824.4 lake-scale opportunity index · 11.17 fish/net set · 2017 DNR survey
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 4 8 to 12 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
Crow Wing County, MN
97.1 within-system score · 3,867.2 lake-scale opportunity index · 14.25 fish/net set · 2025 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
94.8 within-system score · 4,185.8 lake-scale opportunity index · 13.5 fish/net set · 2023 DNR survey
Crow Wing County, MN
82.6 within-system score · 4,268.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 11.17 fish/net set · 2024 DNR survey
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | System score | Primary score signal | Survey measurement | Metric year | Fishing report | DNR status | Northern Pike stocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | East Twin Lake | Crow Wing | 163 | 29.5 | index 1,470 | 9 fish/net set | 1974 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 5 | Clinker Lake | Crow Wing | 81 | 8.2 | index 645.8 | 8 fish/net set | 2016 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 3 1 to 8 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Borden Lake | Crow Wing | 1,011 | 82.4 | index 6,402.1 | 6.33 fish/net set | 2021 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Gilbert Lake | Crow Wing | 357 | 47.1 | index 2,735 | 7.67 fish/net set | 2014 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 3 | Eagle Lake | Crow Wing | 350 | 23.3 | index 2,371.5 | 6.78 fish/net set | 2009 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 4 | Camp Lake | Crow Wing | 534 | 10.7 | index 2,668 | 5 fish/net set | 2014 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer june mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 3 1 to 8 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Eagle Lake | Crow Wing | 350 | 90.0 | index 4,820 | 13.78 fish/net set | 2021 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Camp Lake | Crow Wing | 534 | 55.1 | index 4,626.2 | 8.67 fish/net set | 2021 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 3 | Crooked Lake | Crow Wing | 463 | 10.0 | index 3,442.3 | 7.44 fish/net set | 2023 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer june mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 4 6 to 11 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Dolney Lake | Crow Wing | 272 | 91.4 | index 7,334.6 | 27 fish/net set | 2017 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Lake Emily | Crow Wing | 721 | 45.3 | index 4,266.7 | 5.92 fish/net set | 2023 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 3 | Erskine Lake | Crow Wing | 182 | 4.8 | index 1,609.7 | 8.83 fish/net set | 2016 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer august mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 2 2 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | East Fox Lake | Crow Wing | 241 | 100.0 | index 2,006.5 | 8.33 fish/net set | 2008 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Clear Lake | Crow Wing | 226 | 0.0 | index 829.1 | 3.67 fish/net set | 1982 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer august mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 3 1 to 8 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Gilbert Lake | Crow Wing | 357 | 100.0 | index 2,061 | 5.78 fish/net set | 2021 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Eagle Lake | Crow Wing | 350 | 0.0 | index 584.1 | 1.67 fish/net set | 1985 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer august mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Lake Hubert | Crow Wing | 1,301 | 65.0 | index 4,552.5 | 3.5 fish/net set | 2025 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Clearwater Lake | Crow Wing | 905 | 45.0 | index 4,228.6 | 4.67 fish/net set | 2025 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer august mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 8 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Horseshoe Lake | Crow Wing | 922 | 100.0 | index 8,916 | 9.67 fish/net set | 2022 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Island Lake | Crow Wing | 240 | 0.0 | index 239.5 | 1 fish/net set | 2020 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 3 to 7 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Lake Edward | Crow Wing | 2,628 | 90.0 | index 14,374.7 | 5.47 fish/net set | 2020 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Big Trout Lake | Crow Wing | 1,366 | 10.0 | index 6,831.5 | 5 fish/net set | 2024 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 2 2 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | East Fox Lake | Crow Wing | 241 | 100.0 | index 2,488.3 | 10.33 fish/net set | 2025 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Clear Lake | Crow Wing | 226 | 0.0 | index 1,920.2 | 8.5 fish/net set | 2016 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer july mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 10 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Blackhoof Lake | Crow Wing | 201 | 90.0 | index 870.7 | 4.33 fish/net set | 1979 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Black Bear Lake | Crow Wing | 218 | 10.0 | index 691.3 | 3.17 fish/net set | 2023 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 10 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Blackhoof Lake | Crow Wing | 201 | 100.0 | index 3,921.3 | 19.5 fish/net set | 2022 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Black Bear Lake | Crow Wing | 218 | 0.0 | index 1,253.8 | 5.75 fish/net set | 2010 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Ranked within standard summer june mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 8 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Clamshell Lake | Crow Wing | 211 | 100.0 | index 2,252 | 10.67 fish/net set | 2024 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| 2 | Lake Edna | Crow Wing | 156 | 0.0 | index 808.8 | 5.17 fish/net set | 2015 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 4 8 to 12 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Kego Lake | Crow Wing | 296 | — | — | 17 fish/net set | 1966 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer august mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 10 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Crow Wing Lake | Crow Wing | 379 | — | — | 3 fish/net set | 2022 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 4 6 to 11 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Lake Emily | Crow Wing | 721 | — | — | 1.33 fish/net set | 1974 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer july mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 3 5 to 8 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Island Lake | Crow Wing | 240 | — | — | 2.33 fish/net set | 1999 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer july mn class 34 standard gill nets normal 2 3 to 9 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Little Rabbit Lake | Crow Wing | 172 | — | — | 7.67 fish/net set | 2016 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer july mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 6 to 11 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Greer Lake | Crow Wing | 354 | — | — | 6.33 fish/net set | 2012 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer july mn class 37 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 10 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Little Blackhoof Lake | Crow Wing | 72 | — | — | 5.5 fish/net set | 1995 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer july mn class 38 standard gill nets normal 2 to 10 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Fawn Lake | Crow Wing | 121 | — | — | 3 fish/net set | 1985 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer july mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 4 6 to 11 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Lake Emily | Crow Wing | 721 | — | — | 5.17 fish/net set | 1995 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer june mn class 20 standard gill nets normal 2 to 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Black Lake | Crow Wing | 106 | — | — | 6 fish/net set | 2016 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer june mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 3 to 7 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Bay Lake | Crow Wing | 2,330 | — | — | 9.87 fish/net set | 2021 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer june mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 2 2 to 8 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Clear Lake | Crow Wing | 226 | — | — | 9.83 fish/net set | 2022 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer june mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 6 to 11 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Greer Lake | Crow Wing | 354 | — | — | 6.25 fish/net set | 1985 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer june mn class 37 standard gill nets normal 2 8 to 10 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Little Blackhoof Lake | Crow Wing | 72 | — | — | 6 fish/net set | 2016 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
| Comparable standard summer june mn class 38 standard gill nets normal 2 to 10 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank | ||||||||||
| — | Bass Lake | Crow Wing | 399 | — | — | 19.22 fish/net set | 2015 | No · 0% signal | No record | — |
Methodology
County ranks use the same statewide exact-family contract; systems with at least two eligible county peers restart at #1. The score is 55% survey rate × acreage, 35% survey rate, and 10% recency. Catch-per-effort × acreage is only an opportunity index, never a literal fish count. Documented acreage plus verified public or shore access are eligibility gates. Unsupported methods stay documented but unranked. See the complete definitions on the statewide northern pike ranking.
FAQ
29 lakes receive at least one peer-backed, exact-lake numeric rank. Catch-per-effort systems separate species, phase, gear, unit, and sampled population; standardized adult-density estimates form their own system, so systems with at least two eligible county peers can each have a #1 in Crow Wing County.
37 Crow Wing County lakes have exact-water DNR survey evidence. Numeric rank still requires an exact comparable family plus the acreage and access gates.
Source data: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder fisheries surveys, lake classes, morphology, and public-access records. Rankings are LakeList's computed opinion from public agency data, not a DNR endorsement. Conditions and regulations change — verify access and rules before you go.