Fish

Anoka County

Near East Bethel

DOW: 02006500

Green SunfishExcellent · 77Hybrid SunfishGood · 56Yellow PerchGood · 50

A 334-acre lake near East Bethel in Anoka County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1998.

Fish Species (9)

Green Sunfish

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.1"

Avg Weight

0.04 lbs

Catch rate: 94.4 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable green sunfish17% keeper-size (7"+)

3–6" · 83%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	94.43	5.1"	0.04 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1998	4.00	5.1"	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 9, 1993	11.00	3.5"	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 56

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 14.6 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish3% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 97%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	14.57	5.7"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.3 per trap net · typical 0.8–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1959	0.30	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 41

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	1.14	5.8"	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 5, 1985	21.20	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 29

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 18.0 per trap net · typical 2.5–25 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	18.00	5.0"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 9, 1993	0.20	7.0"	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 5, 1985	32.40	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 24.1 per trap net · typical 1.1–17.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	24.14	7.0"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1998	4.00	7.0"	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 9, 1993	1.00	10.0"	1.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 4.1 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1959	4.10	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 35

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.3 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1959	0.30	-	1.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Average · 30

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1959

Last surveyed 1959 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.44 lbs

Catch rate: 0.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1959	0.80	-	2.44 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 10, 1998The fish population of the lake consists of abundant green sunfish and black bullhead, good numbers of small bluegill and hybrid sunfish, and a few av…

The fish population of the lake consists of abundant green sunfish and black bullhead, good numbers of small bluegill and hybrid sunfish, and a few average sized black crappie. Green sunfish were larger than average for the species(up to 8"), but most anglers would consider them small sized. A few bluegills over 6" were sampled, but the smaller bluegill(under 6") were more abundant. No predators were sampled in this investigation.

August 9, 1993Green sunfish, black bullhead, and bluegill were sampled during the 1993 population assessment. Low catches and diversity of fish species indicate per…

Green sunfish, black bullhead, and bluegill were sampled during the 1993 population assessment. Low catches and diversity of fish species indicate periodic winter kills on Fish Lake. Green sunfish abundance was high, and it was the dominant species caught in both gillnets (11.0/net), and trapnets (46.0/net). Black bullheads were sampled in low numbers, but size was large, with and average weight of 0.8 lbs in trapnet catches. Bluegill abundance was low (0.2/trapnet), but average size was good (0.3 lbs and 7.2 inches).

August 5, 1985This lake has nice numbers and size of both bluegills and black crappies. Both of which are above the state and local median.

This lake has nice numbers and size of both bluegills and black crappies. Both of which are above the state and local median.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fish?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and Bluegill in Fish. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Fish?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Fish. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Fish?

Fish has a maximum depth of 10 feet and a mean depth of 3 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Fish last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fish is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.