Linwood

Linwood Lake is a 572 acre, class 38 lake (max depth 42 feet) located in northeastern Anoka County. Linwood Lake is located west of Wyoming, MN in Anoka County. Much of the lake's shoreline is developed with up-dated seasonal residences now occupied year around. Approximately 1/3 of the shoreline is undeveloped and included in Linwood-Martin Lake Regional Park operated by Anoka County Parks. A county park with double boat ramps is located on the northeast shore of the lake. Aquatic vegetation is diverse, with 36 species identified, 20 emergent, and 16 submergent. Maximum depth that submergent vegetation was found in 1999 was 6.0'. Linwood Lake is primarily managed for Walleye and Bluegill are a secondary management species. Fairly low water levels due to statewide drought conditions were found at Linwood Lake during the survey. Several trap net set locations had to be moved from designated areas due to low water. The low water conditions may have contributed to the relatively low catch rates of fish trap netting is designed for. Walleyes were sampled at a rate of 0.17/gillnet, which is below average for lakes like Linwood. This was the lowest catch for Walleye since 1985 when no Walleyes were sampled. Northern Pike were sampled at a rate of 14.33/gillnet, which is considerably above average for similar lakes. The average size Northern Pike sampled in the survey was 21.5 inches long. Bluegill abundance was slightly above average in trap nets 24.3 fish/net, and the average size Bluegill sampled in trap nets was 6.4 inches, with fish over 8 inches present. Black Crappies were sampled in above average abundance in gill nets at 13.3 fish/net and marginally below average in trap nets at 2.71/set in 2021. The average size of Black Crappies sampled in 2021 was 7.3 inches, with fish up to 14.7 inches. Yellow Perch were sampled at 1.5/gill net in 2021 and 1.43/gill net in 2015, both of which are considerably below average for lakes like Linwood. Yellow and Black Bullheads were sampled in average and below average abundances at 1.50/gillnet and 3.67/gill net respectively. Bowfin were sampled in average abundance at 0.29/trap net. Other fish sampled in low abundances were Pumpkinseed, Green and Hybrid Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp and Golden shiner.

Linwood Lake is a 572-acre, class 38 lake located in northeastern Anoka County. Linwood Lake is primarily managed for Walleye and Bluegill are a secondary management species. The lake is currently stocked with fall Walleye fingerlings at a rate of 2lbs of fingerlings/littoral acre (950lbs) every other year on even years. Walleyes were sampled at a rate of 0.29 fish/gillnet, which is below the 1st quartile for class 38 lakes. This was the lowest CPUE for Walleye since 1985 when no Walleyes were sampled. Growth was good with Walleye reaching 14 inches by age-3, and 16 inches by age-5. The average Walleye sampled in 2015 was 13.4 inches with fish up to 16 inches. Northern Pike were sampled at a rate of 3.57 fish/gillnet, which is between the 1st and 2nd quartiles for class 38 lakes. The average size Northern Pike sampled in the 2015 survey was 22.84 inches long with fish up to 29.69 inches. Bluegill abundance was between the 1st and 2nd quartiles in trap nets (6.63 fish/net), and the average size Bluegill sampled in trap nets was 6 inches, with fish over 8 inches present. While Bluegill abundance is down from recent surveys, size structure appears to be improving. Black Crappies were sampled between the 1st and 2nd quartiles in trap nets (2.13 fish/net) and between the 2nd and 3rd quartiles in gill nets (7.14 fish/net) during the 2015 survey. The average size of Black Crappies sampled in 2015 was 5.8 inches, with fish up to 9 inches.

Linwood Lake is primarily managed for walleye. They continue to be found in normal abundance. Their average size was 20.76 inches and 3.91 pounds. Northern pike were found in good numbers and size. Nearly 30% of the catch exceeded 25 inches in length. Bluegills were sampled in average numbers and size. The average size bluegill was 5.82 inches. Black crappies were very abundant but were small sized. Largemouth bass aren't sampled well in the type of gear used during this survey, but their catch rate in the gill nets was within normal ranges.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Walleye, White Crappie, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch in Linwood. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Linwood. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Linwood has a maximum depth of 42 feet and a mean depth of 11 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Linwood is from 2021.

Yes — Linwood has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.