Carnahan

Cass County

Near Longville

DOW: 11018800

WalleyeGood · 62Black CrappieGood · 52Northern PikeAverage · 28

A 31-acre lake near Longville in Cass County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (4)

Walleye

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.5"

Avg Weight

3.49 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1993	1.00	21.5"	3.49 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.0"

Avg Weight

1.21 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 1.2–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1993	0.11	12.0"	1.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 28

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.9"

Avg Weight

1.16 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 20"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1993	13.00	16.9"	1.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1993	4.00	16.9"	0.99 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Golden Shiner

Poor · 20

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.8"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.56 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1993	0.56	4.8"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 11, 1993Status of the Fishery Carnahan Lake (11-188)Minnesota's lakes have been categorized into 44 different classifications based on a number of physical an…

Status of the Fishery Carnahan Lake (11-188)Minnesota's lakes have been categorized into 44 different classifications based on a number of physical andchemical factors. Carnahan belongs to Lake Class 37. Other local lakes in this same class include Cedar (threemiles northwest of Walker), Jackpine (four miles west of Hackensack), and Mitten (nine miles southeast ofLongville).Carnahan has 23 acres and is located three miles west of Longville, Minnesota. Compared to other lakes in Class37, Carnahan has a high population of northern pike. Northern pike in this lake were small: all were less than21 inches long. Northerns grew slowly here. Black crappie and walleye were present but scarce in Carnahan. The only black crappie that was sampled was 12inches long, and the average size of the two walleyes sampled was 22 inches. No other game fish species werefound, and the only other fish sampled were several species of minnows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Carnahan?

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

Is there public access at Carnahan?

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

How deep is Carnahan?

Carnahan has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Carnahan last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Carnahan is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.