Canary
A 71-acre lake near Lake Park in Becker County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (8)
Green Sunfish
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 90.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 90.00 | - | 0.11 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 1.00 | - | 5.03 lbs |
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 58.8 per trap net · typical 0.7–4.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 1.50 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 58.75 | - | 0.14 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.6 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 2.62 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.12 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 0.39 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 122.6 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1987 | 6.00 | - | 0.55 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 122.62 | - | 0.14 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 17, 1987BROWN BULLHEADS AND GREEN SUNFISH MAKE UP ALMOST 3/4 OF THE POPULATION BY NUMBER AND OR 3/4 OF THE POPULATION BY BIOMASS. BLACK CRAPPIE AVERAGED 58.7…
BROWN BULLHEADS AND GREEN SUNFISH MAKE UP ALMOST 3/4 OF THE POPULATION BY NUMBER AND OR 3/4 OF THE POPULATION BY BIOMASS. BLACK CRAPPIE AVERAGED 58.7 FISH PER NET WITH AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF 5.8 INCHES. YELLOW PERCH, LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLUEGILL NUMBERS ARE DOWN WHEN COMPARED TO STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Canary?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass in Canary. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Canary?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Canary. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Canary?
Canary has a maximum depth of 25 feet and a mean depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Canary last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Canary is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Canary have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Canary 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
- 70.63 acres
- Max Depth
- 25 ft
- Mean Depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.07 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed