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Minnesota›Best lakes›Panfish›Crow Wing County

MN · ranked by public data

Best Panfish 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 panfish; 37 lakes with status, survey, or report evidence met our criteria, out of 397 documented lakes in the county. Updated July 2026.

  1. Ranked within standard summer june mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 2 to 21 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1

    194.3system score
    285 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Bass Lake

    limited
    46.56, -94.11285 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    94.3 within-system score · 4,562.9 lake-scale opportunity index · 16 fish/net set · 2016 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 94.3/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 4,562.9 (16 fish/net set × 285 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 16 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 2-21.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  2. 260.4system score
    296 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Kego Lake

    limited
    46.77, -94.08296 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    60.4 within-system score · 1,531 lake-scale opportunity index · 5.17 fish/net set · 2023 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 60.4/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 1,531 (5.17 fish/net set × 296 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 5.17 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 2-21.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  3. 331.0system score
    163 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    East Twin Lake

    limited
    46.56, -94.30163 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    31.0 within-system score · 380.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 2.33 fish/net set · 2017 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 31.0/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 380.6 (2.33 fish/net set × 163 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 2.33 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 2-21.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  4. 428.8system score
    437 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Gladstone Lake

    limited
    46.48, -94.24437 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    28.8 within-system score · 292.8 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.67 fish/net set · 2024 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 28.8/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 292.8 (0.67 fish/net set × 437 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.67 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 2-21.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  5. 521.8system score
    305 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Clark Lake

    available
    46.51, -94.27305 acres | 31 ft maxVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    21.8 within-system score · 204.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.67 fish/net set · 2021 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 21.8/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 204.6 (0.67 fish/net set × 305 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.67 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 2-21.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  6. 62.1system score
    271 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Little Pelican Lake

    limited
    46.56, -94.21271 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    2.1 within-system score · 89.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.33 fish/net set · 2010 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 2.1/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 89.6 (0.33 fish/net set × 271 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.33 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 2-21.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  7. 70.0system score
    310 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Adney Lake

    available
    46.63, -94.01310 acres | 27 ft maxVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    0.0 within-system score · 77.5 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.25 fish/net set · 2010 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 0.0/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 77.5 (0.25 fish/net set × 310 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.25 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 2-21.5 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  8. Ranked within standard summer june mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1

    197.9system score
    305 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Clark Lake

    available
    46.51, -94.27305 acres | 31 ft maxVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    97.9 within-system score · 1,832.5 lake-scale opportunity index · 6 fish/net set · 2021 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 97.9/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 1,832.5 (6 fish/net set × 305 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 6 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2021
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard trap nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 0.8-4.3 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  9. 278.3system score
    437 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Gladstone Lake

    limited
    46.48, -94.24437 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    78.3 within-system score · 1,420.4 lake-scale opportunity index · 3.25 fish/net set · 2024 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 78.3/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 1,420.4 (3.25 fish/net set × 437 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 3.25 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2024
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard trap nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 0.8-4.3 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  10. 359.5system score
    296 acres

    Crow Wing County, MN

    Kego Lake

    limited
    46.77, -94.08296 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    59.5 within-system score · 690 lake-scale opportunity index · 2.33 fish/net set · 2023 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 59.5/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 690 (2.33 fish/net set × 296 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 2.33 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2023
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard trap nets, lake class 29, standard summer june
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 29 normal range 0.8-4.3 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
RankLakeCountyAcresSystem scorePrimary score signalSurvey measurementMetric yearDNR statusPanfish stocking
4Adney LakeCrow Wing31056.9index 8622.78 fish/net set2010No record—
5Bass LakeCrow Wing28538.1index 379.31.33 fish/net set2016No record—
6Little Pelican LakeCrow Wing27123.3index 241.50.89 fish/net set2010No record—
7East Twin LakeCrow Wing1635.0index 71.90.44 fish/net set2017No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 8 3 to 50 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Bass LakeCrow Wing28593.9index 16,446.357.67 fish/net set2016No record—
2Clark LakeCrow Wing30591.4index 15,746.951.56 fish/net set2021No record—
3Gladstone LakeCrow Wing43784.7index 16,660.338.12 fish/net set2024No record—
4Kego LakeCrow Wing29627.9index 4,507.115.22 fish/net set2023No record—
5Adney LakeCrow Wing31027.8index 5,683.418.33 fish/net set2010No record—
6Little Pelican LakeCrow Wing2719.3index 3,498.112.89 fish/net set2010No record—
7East Twin LakeCrow Wing1637.1index 2,541.415.56 fish/net set2017No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 8 3 to 50 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Pelican LakeCrow Wing271100.0index 6,089.822.44 fish/net set2025No record—
2Adney LakeCrow Wing31076.7index 5,134.616.56 fish/net set2023No record—
3East Twin LakeCrow Wing16369.4index 3,483.821.33 fish/net set1974No record—
4Goodrich LakeCrow Wing38252.7index 4,119.610.78 fish/net set2024No record—
5Clinker LakeCrow Wing8114.2index 1,031.612.78 fish/net set2016No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 24 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Eagle LakeCrow Wing35090.0index 895.42.56 fish/net set2009No record—
2Borden LakeCrow Wing1,01156.2index 424.80.42 fish/net set2021No record—
3Camp LakeCrow Wing53433.6index 176.10.33 fish/net set2014No record—
4Gilbert LakeCrow Wing3574.2index 39.20.11 fish/net set2014No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Camp LakeCrow Wing53486.9index 592.31.11 fish/net set2014No record—
2Borden LakeCrow Wing1,01183.8index 758.50.75 fish/net set2021No record—
3Gilbert LakeCrow Wing35730.5index 199.70.56 fish/net set2014No record—
4Eagle LakeCrow Wing3500.0index 115.40.33 fish/net set2009No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 5 6 to 42 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Borden LakeCrow Wing1,01191.6index 12,470.412.33 fish/net set2021No record—
2Eagle LakeCrow Wing35071.4index 5,362.115.33 fish/net set2009No record—
3Camp LakeCrow Wing53427.8index 2,433.24.56 fish/net set2014No record—
4Gilbert LakeCrow Wing3574.2index 1,030.52.89 fish/net set2014No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Pelican LakeCrow Wing27199.7index 754.42.78 fish/net set2025No record—
2Goodrich LakeCrow Wing38283.5index 764.32 fish/net set2024No record—
3East Twin LakeCrow Wing16327.3index 217.21.33 fish/net set1974No record—
4Clinker LakeCrow Wing818.2index 89.61.11 fish/net set2016No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 2 to 21 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Goodrich LakeCrow Wing38290.0index 382.21 fish/net set1982No record—
2Clinker LakeCrow Wing8122.4index 54.10.67 fish/net set1994No record—
3Little Pelican LakeCrow Wing27116.3index 67.80.25 fish/net set2025No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 24 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Eagle LakeCrow Wing35095.1index 1,360.63.89 fish/net set2021No record—
2Camp LakeCrow Wing53490.6index 1,600.83 fish/net set2021No record—
3Crooked LakeCrow Wing4630.0index 259.10.56 fish/net set2012No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Crooked LakeCrow Wing463100.0index 2,003.44.33 fish/net set2023No record—
2Camp LakeCrow Wing53449.2index 768.41.44 fish/net set2021No record—
3Eagle LakeCrow Wing3500.0index 770.22 fish/net set2021No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 5 6 to 42 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Crooked LakeCrow Wing46388.5index 6,065.713.11 fish/net set2023No record—
2Eagle LakeCrow Wing35082.9index 5,673.416.22 fish/net set2021No record—
3Camp LakeCrow Wing5340.0index 3,617.76.78 fish/net set2021No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 8 to 40 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake EmilyCrow Wing72197.9index 19,221.926.67 fish/net set2023No record—
2Erskine LakeCrow Wing18275.4index 5,164.628.33 fish/net set2016No record—
3Dolney LakeCrow Wing2721.4index 135.80.5 fish/net set2017No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 6 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake EmilyCrow Wing72193.4index 3,243.34.5 fish/net set2023No record—
2Dolney LakeCrow Wing27267.9index 1,358.35 fish/net set2017No record—
3Erskine LakeCrow Wing1820.0index 424.82.33 fish/net set2016No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 2 5 to 25 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Erskine LakeCrow Wing18290.0index 10,978.160.22 fish/net set2016No record—
2Dolney LakeCrow Wing27240.5index 8,209.330.22 fish/net set2017No record—
3Lake EmilyCrow Wing72110.0index 6,486.69 fish/net set2023No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 1 5 to 13 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Clear LakeCrow Wing22690.0index 3,237.314.33 fish/net set1982No record—
2East Fox LakeCrow Wing24110.0index 1,686.27 fish/net set1986No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 7 7 to 43 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Clear LakeCrow Wing22690.0index 6,946.730.75 fish/net set1982No record—
2East Fox LakeCrow Wing24110.0index 1,0434.33 fish/net set2008No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Eagle LakeCrow Wing35090.0index 1,049.33 fish/net set1985No record—
2Gilbert LakeCrow Wing35710.0index 89.10.25 fish/net set2021No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 5 6 to 42 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Eagle LakeCrow Wing35090.0index 7,257.920.75 fish/net set1985No record—
2Gilbert LakeCrow Wing35710.0index 1,383.53.88 fish/net set2021No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 7 to 46 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake HubertCrow Wing1,301100.0index 12,460.89.58 fish/net set2025No record—
2Clearwater LakeCrow Wing90510.0index 298.80.33 fish/net set2025No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 0 4 to 2 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Clearwater LakeCrow Wing905100.0index 2,553.52.82 fish/net set2025No record—
2Lake HubertCrow Wing1,3010.0index 221.10.17 fish/net set2019No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 4 4 to 49 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake HubertCrow Wing1,301100.0index 24,934.619.17 fish/net set2025No record—
2Clearwater LakeCrow Wing90510.0index 7,080.97.82 fish/net set2025No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 1 to 10 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Horseshoe LakeCrow Wing922100.0index 848.30.92 fish/net set2022No record—
2Island LakeCrow Wing2400.0index 160.50.67 fish/net set2010No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Horseshoe LakeCrow Wing922100.0index 2,378.82.58 fish/net set2022No record—
2Island LakeCrow Wing2400.0index 4001.67 fish/net set2020No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 9 5 to 57 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Horseshoe LakeCrow Wing922100.0index 9,063.69.83 fish/net set2022No record—
2Island LakeCrow Wing2400.0index 1,571.36.56 fish/net set2020No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 7 1 to 33 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake EdwardCrow Wing2,62890.0index 62,018.923.6 fish/net set2020No record—
2Big Trout LakeCrow Wing1,36610.0index 3,6482.67 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 0 3 to 1 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake EdwardCrow Wing2,62890.0index 709.50.27 fish/net set2014No record—
2Big Trout LakeCrow Wing1,36610.0index 109.30.08 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 3 7 to 42 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake EdwardCrow Wing2,62890.0index 69,56126.47 fish/net set2020No record—
2Big Trout LakeCrow Wing1,36610.0index 17,187.912.58 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 1 5 to 13 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1East Fox LakeCrow Wing24190.0index 289.11.2 fish/net set1996No record—
2Clear LakeCrow Wing22610.0index 264.31.17 fish/net set2016No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 0 5 to 2 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1East Fox LakeCrow Wing241100.0index 293.91.22 fish/net set2025No record—
2Clear LakeCrow Wing2260.0index 49.70.22 fish/net set2016No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 7 7 to 43 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Clear LakeCrow Wing22690.0index 4,391.719.44 fish/net set2016No record—
2East Fox LakeCrow Wing24110.0index 1,471.86.11 fish/net set2025No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing20190.0index 402.22 fish/net set1979No record—
2Black Bear LakeCrow Wing21810.0index 95.90.44 fish/net set2023No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 6 1 to 46 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing20190.0index 7,239.236 fish/net set1979No record—
2Black Bear LakeCrow Wing21810.0index 2,810.812.89 fish/net set2023No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 4 to 43 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing201100.0index 1,775.68.83 fish/net set2022No record—
2Black Bear LakeCrow Wing2180.0index 163.50.75 fish/net set2010No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing201100.0index 134.70.67 fish/net set2022No record—
2Black Bear LakeCrow Wing2180.0index 480.22 fish/net set2010No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 6 1 to 46 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing201100.0index 5,184.125.78 fish/net set2022No record—
2Black Bear LakeCrow Wing2180.0index 2,422.611.11 fish/net set2010No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 1 to 10 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Clamshell LakeCrow Wing211100.0index 1,019.44.83 fish/net set2024No record—
2Lake EdnaCrow Wing1560.0index 5213.33 fish/net set1999No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake EdnaCrow Wing15690.0index 5573.56 fish/net set2015No record—
2Clamshell LakeCrow Wing21110.0index 23.20.11 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 9 5 to 57 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Clamshell LakeCrow Wing211100.0index 7,973.837.78 fish/net set2024No record—
2Lake EdnaCrow Wing1560.0index 3,980.125.44 fish/net set2015No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 0 5 to 2 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—East Fox LakeCrow Wing241——0.78 fish/net set2008No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 24 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Eagle LakeCrow Wing350——12.83 fish/net set1985No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 2 to 21 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Kego LakeCrow Wing296——51.33 fish/net set1966No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Kego LakeCrow Wing296——3.1 fish/net set1966No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 8 3 to 50 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Kego LakeCrow Wing296——14.4 fish/net set1966No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 4 to 43 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Crow Wing LakeCrow Wing379——11.78 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Crow Wing LakeCrow Wing379——2 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 6 1 to 46 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Crow Wing LakeCrow Wing379——5 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 8 to 40 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake EmilyCrow Wing721——21 fish/net set1974No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 6 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake EmilyCrow Wing721——13.43 fish/net set1974No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 2 5 to 25 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake EmilyCrow Wing721——3.14 fish/net set1974No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 4 to 43 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing201——14.67 fish/net set1979No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 1 to 10 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCrow Wing240——1 fish/net set1990No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCrow Wing240——3.17 fish/net set1999No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 9 5 to 57 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCrow Wing240——11.67 fish/net set1999No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 34 standard gill nets normal 3 7 to 28 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Rabbit LakeCrow Wing172——3.33 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 34 standard trap nets normal 0 9 to 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Rabbit LakeCrow Wing172——3.56 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 34 standard trap nets normal 5 9 to 43 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Rabbit LakeCrow Wing172——19.33 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Greer LakeCrow Wing354——0.67 fish/net set2012No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 4 to 28 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Greer LakeCrow Wing354——13.83 fish/net set2012No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 37 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 23 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing72——1.5 fish/net set1995No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 37 standard trap nets normal 1 9 to 13 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing72——0.25 fish/net set1995No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 37 standard trap nets normal 3 1 to 24 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing72——16.75 fish/net set1995No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 38 standard gill nets normal 2 to 22 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Fawn LakeCrow Wing121——0.5 fish/net set1985No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 38 standard trap nets normal 3 5 to 57 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Fawn LakeCrow Wing121——56 fish/net set1985No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 8 to 40 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake EmilyCrow Wing721——41 fish/net set1995No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 6 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake EmilyCrow Wing721——0.5 fish/net set1995No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 2 5 to 25 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake EmilyCrow Wing721——5.83 fish/net set1995No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 20 standard trap nets normal 1 to 6 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Black LakeCrow Wing106——0.89 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 20 standard trap nets normal 7 9 to 37 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Black LakeCrow Wing106——14 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 7 1 to 33 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Bay LakeCrow Wing2,330——0.2 fish/net set2014No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 0 3 to 1 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Bay LakeCrow Wing2,330——0.6 fish/net set2021No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 3 7 to 42 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Bay LakeCrow Wing2,330——9.53 fish/net set2021No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 1 5 to 13 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Clear LakeCrow Wing226——3.17 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 0 5 to 2 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Clear LakeCrow Wing226——0.22 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 7 7 to 43 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Clear LakeCrow Wing226——17.56 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 8 to 22 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Greer LakeCrow Wing354——1.25 fish/net set1985No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Greer LakeCrow Wing354——0.25 fish/net set1985No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 4 to 28 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Greer LakeCrow Wing354——26 fish/net set1985No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 37 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 23 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing72——1.67 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 37 standard trap nets normal 1 9 to 13 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing72——0.33 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 37 standard trap nets normal 3 1 to 24 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Blackhoof LakeCrow Wing72——25.78 fish/net set2016No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 38 standard gill nets normal 2 to 22 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Bass LakeCrow Wing399——4.33 fish/net set2015No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 38 standard trap nets normal 2 1 to 24 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Bass LakeCrow Wing399——1.38 fish/net set2015No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 38 standard trap nets normal 3 5 to 57 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Bass LakeCrow Wing399——12.25 fish/net set2015No 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 panfish ranking.

FAQ

Crow Wing County panfish fishing FAQ

Which panfish 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 panfish?

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.