Egg
A 96-acre lake near Shovel Lake in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.
Fish Species (9)
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 76.8 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 76.75 | - | 0.14 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 9.50 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 18.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–7.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 18.00 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 4.25 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Northern Pike
Stocked 2024Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 6.50 | - | 2.19 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 1.00 | - | 2.92 lbs |
Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | adults | 45 | 145.2 |
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 30.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 1.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 30.00 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 4.50 | - | 0.11 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 4.00 | - | 0.16 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Stocked 2024Average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 1.00 | - | 0.81 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 1.00 | - | 2.00 lbs |
Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | adults | 91 | 45.5 |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–5.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 1.00 | - | 2.70 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 0.25 | - | 2.50 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–48.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 0.50 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1988 | 4.50 | - | 0.78 lbs |
| Aug 18, 1988 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 18, 1988The yellow perch population is above average for the Brainerd area. The catch per gill net set was 30.0 and the weight was 2.65 pounds/set. Local medi…
The yellow perch population is above average for the Brainerd area. The catch per gill net set was 30.0 and the weight was 2.65 pounds/set. Local median is 7.42/set.The catch rate for the species; northern pike, white sucker, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, bluegill, largemouth and black crappies all indicated average population status for the Brainerd Area median.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Egg?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed in Egg. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Egg?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Egg. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Egg?
Egg has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Egg last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Egg is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Egg have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Egg 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
- 95.96 acres
- Max Depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed