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Minnesota›Best lakes›Northern Pike›Crow Wing County

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Best Northern Pike Lakes by DNR Survey System and Lake-Scale Opportunity in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

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.

  1. 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

    197.3system score
    437 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Gladstone Lake

    limited
    46.48, -94.24437 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    97.3 within-system score · 8,885.2 lake-scale opportunity index · 20.33 fish/net set · 2024 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 97.3/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 8,885.2 (20.33 fish/net set × 437 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 20.33 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2024
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  2. 279.6system score
    310 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Adney Lake

    available
    46.63, -94.01310 acres | 27 ft maxVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    79.6 within-system score · 6,588.8 lake-scale opportunity index · 21.25 fish/net set · 2010 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 79.6/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 6,588.8 (21.25 fish/net set × 310 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 21.25 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2010
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  3. 375.2system score
    285 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Bass Lake

    limited
    46.56, -94.11285 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    75.2 within-system score · 5,703.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 20 fish/net set · 2016 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 75.2/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 5,703.6 (20 fish/net set × 285 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 20 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2016
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  4. 472.3system score
    271 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Little Pelican Lake

    limited
    46.56, -94.21271 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    72.3 within-system score · 5,609.4 lake-scale opportunity index · 20.67 fish/net set · 2010 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 72.3/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 5,609.4 (20.67 fish/net set × 271 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 20.67 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2010
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  5. 546.0system score
    296 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Kego Lake

    limited
    46.77, -94.08296 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    46.0 within-system score · 3,849.7 lake-scale opportunity index · 13 fish/net set · 2023 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 46.0/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 3,849.7 (13 fish/net set × 296 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 13 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2023
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  6. 623.3system score
    305 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Clark Lake

    available
    46.51, -94.27305 acres | 31 ft maxVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    23.3 within-system score · 2,849.5 lake-scale opportunity index · 9.33 fish/net set · 2021 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 23.3/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 2,849.5 (9.33 fish/net set × 305 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 9.33 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2021
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  7. 710.4system score
    163 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    East Twin Lake

    limited
    46.56, -94.30163 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    10.4 within-system score · 1,824.4 lake-scale opportunity index · 11.17 fish/net set · 2017 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 10.4/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 1,824.4 (11.17 fish/net set × 163 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 11.17 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2017
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  8. 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

    197.1system score
    271 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Little Pelican Lake

    limited
    46.56, -94.21271 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    97.1 within-system score · 3,867.2 lake-scale opportunity index · 14.25 fish/net set · 2025 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 97.1/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 3,867.2 (14.25 fish/net set × 271 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 14.25 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2025
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  9. 294.8system score
    310 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Adney Lake

    available
    46.63, -94.01310 acres | 27 ft maxVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    94.8 within-system score · 4,185.8 lake-scale opportunity index · 13.5 fish/net set · 2023 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 94.8/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 4,185.8 (13.5 fish/net set × 310 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 13.5 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2023
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  10. 382.6system score
    382 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Goodrich Lake

    limited
    46.69, -94.03382 acresVerified public accessnorthern pike, black crappie

    82.6 within-system score · 4,268.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 11.17 fish/net set · 2024 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 82.6/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 4,268.6 (11.17 fish/net set × 382 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 11.17 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2024
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 29, standard summer july
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 4.8-12.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (northern pike)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
RankLakeCountyAcresSystem scorePrimary score signalSurvey measurementMetric yearFishing reportDNR statusNorthern Pike stocking
4East Twin LakeCrow Wing16329.5index 1,4709 fish/net set1974No · 0% signalNo record—
5Clinker LakeCrow Wing818.2index 645.88 fish/net set2016No · 0% signalNo 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
1Borden LakeCrow Wing1,01182.4index 6,402.16.33 fish/net set2021No · 0% signalNo record—
2Gilbert LakeCrow Wing35747.1index 2,7357.67 fish/net set2014No · 0% signalNo record—
3Eagle LakeCrow Wing35023.3index 2,371.56.78 fish/net set2009No · 0% signalNo record—
4Camp LakeCrow Wing53410.7index 2,6685 fish/net set2014No · 0% signalNo 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
1Eagle LakeCrow Wing35090.0index 4,82013.78 fish/net set2021No · 0% signalNo record—
2Camp LakeCrow Wing53455.1index 4,626.28.67 fish/net set2021No · 0% signalNo record—
3Crooked LakeCrow Wing46310.0index 3,442.37.44 fish/net set2023No · 0% signalNo 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
1Dolney LakeCrow Wing27291.4index 7,334.627 fish/net set2017No · 0% signalNo record—
2Lake EmilyCrow Wing72145.3index 4,266.75.92 fish/net set2023No · 0% signalNo record—
3Erskine LakeCrow Wing1824.8index 1,609.78.83 fish/net set2016No · 0% signalNo 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
1East Fox LakeCrow Wing241100.0index 2,006.58.33 fish/net set2008No · 0% signalNo record—
2Clear LakeCrow Wing2260.0index 829.13.67 fish/net set1982No · 0% signalNo 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
1Gilbert LakeCrow Wing357100.0index 2,0615.78 fish/net set2021No · 0% signalNo record—
2Eagle LakeCrow Wing3500.0index 584.11.67 fish/net set1985No · 0% signalNo 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
1Lake HubertCrow Wing1,30165.0index 4,552.53.5 fish/net set2025No · 0% signalNo record—
2Clearwater LakeCrow Wing90545.0index 4,228.64.67 fish/net set2025No · 0% signalNo 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
1Horseshoe LakeCrow Wing922100.0index 8,9169.67 fish/net set2022No · 0% signalNo record—
2Island LakeCrow Wing2400.0index 239.51 fish/net set2020No · 0% signalNo 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
1Lake EdwardCrow Wing2,62890.0index 14,374.75.47 fish/net set2020No · 0% signalNo record—
2Big Trout LakeCrow Wing1,36610.0index 6,831.55 fish/net set2024No · 0% signalNo 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
1East Fox LakeCrow Wing241100.0index 2,488.310.33 fish/net set2025No · 0% signalNo record—
2Clear LakeCrow Wing2260.0index 1,920.28.5 fish/net set2016No · 0% signalNo 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
1Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing20190.0index 870.74.33 fish/net set1979No · 0% signalNo record—
2Black Bear LakeCrow Wing21810.0index 691.33.17 fish/net set2023No · 0% signalNo 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
1Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing201100.0index 3,921.319.5 fish/net set2022No · 0% signalNo record—
2Black Bear LakeCrow Wing2180.0index 1,253.85.75 fish/net set2010No · 0% signalNo 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
1Clamshell LakeCrow Wing211100.0index 2,25210.67 fish/net set2024No · 0% signalNo record—
2Lake EdnaCrow Wing1560.0index 808.85.17 fish/net set2015No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing296——17 fish/net set1966No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing379——3 fish/net set2022No · 0% signalNo 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 EmilyCrow Wing721——1.33 fish/net set1974No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing240——2.33 fish/net set1999No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing172——7.67 fish/net set2016No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing354——6.33 fish/net set2012No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing72——5.5 fish/net set1995No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing121——3 fish/net set1985No · 0% signalNo 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 EmilyCrow Wing721——5.17 fish/net set1995No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing106——6 fish/net set2016No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing2,330——9.87 fish/net set2021No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing226——9.83 fish/net set2022No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing354——6.25 fish/net set1985No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing72——6 fish/net set2016No · 0% signalNo 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 LakeCrow Wing399——19.22 fish/net set2015No · 0% signalNo record—

Methodology

How this list is built

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

Crow Wing County northern pike fishing FAQ

Which northern pike lakes receive a numeric county rank?

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.

How many Crow Wing County lakes have northern pike?

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.

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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.