Little McKinney
A 16-acre lake near Swatara in Aitkin County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (9)
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 1.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 13.00 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 11.00 | - | 1.91 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 3.00 | - | 0.57 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 3.50 | - | 0.43 lbs |
Other species in this lake (4)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 6.00 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 12.00 | - | 0.42 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 1, 1991The gill net indices for northern pike and white sucker were above their respective lake class 37 third quartiles. The gill net index for black bullhe…
The gill net indices for northern pike and white sucker were above their respective lake class 37 third quartiles. The gill net index for black bullhead was below the lake class 37 first quartile. The trap net indices for brown bullhead and pumpkinseed were below their respective lake class 37 first quartiles. Northern pike (12 of 12 aged) ranged from one to six years of age. Growth rates were normal. Bluegill (7 of 7 aged) were all from the 1987 year class. Growth rates for the second and third annual increments was faster than normal. Black crappie (3 of 3 aged) were four and five years of age. Yep (16 of 16 aged) ranged from three to eight years of age with seven of the fish sampled from the 1988 year class. Growth rates for the first, fourth and fifth annulus were slower than normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Little McKinney?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill in Little McKinney. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Little McKinney?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little McKinney. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Little McKinney?
Little McKinney has a maximum depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Little McKinney last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little McKinney is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Little McKinney have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Little McKinney in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 15.54 acres
- Max Depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.67 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed