McKeown

Fish populations conducted in 1959, 1978, and 1992.Muskellunge: None sampled in 1992. Only one each in 1959 and 1978.Northern Pike - Abundance (as measured by gillnet catch rate) higher than during previous assessments. Quality size (greater than 28 inches long) fish present. Natural reproduction good.Cisco (Tullibee): None sampled in 1992. Were sampled in previous assessments.Bullhead: Three species. Abundance typical. Large fish present.Bluegill: Abundance unchanged from previous assessments. Ten percent of bluegill sampled greater than 7 inches long. Growth rate slow.Largemouth bass: Not many captured. Difficult to net. Electrofishing is a better sampling method.Black Crappie: Abundance unchanged from earlier assessments. Three year classes sampled. Fish were small.Walleye: Two large individuals were sampled.

Muskellunge present could have entered from Mann Lake.Largemouth bass taken in nets covered a good size range with some fingerlings taken. Northern pike were numerous and also covered a good size range. Panfish were small.No public access. Natural reproduction appears to be consistent to maintain a fair population of species present.

McKeown Lake is a typical largemouth bass - panfish lake for the northern portion of the Brainerd region. It has an abundance of largemouth bass and northern pike, with a good length frequency distribution for both species. The panfish, especially the bluegills, are small and very slow growing. They are also abundant. The presence of muskellunge is not surprising, since the Woman Lake chain of which this is a part, is considered to be excellent water for this species. The chemical and physical data indicate that the present species composition is that most suited for this lake.No record of any fish stocking, fish removal, special regulations or records of any special projects or activities for this lake.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Hybrid Sunfish, and Muskellunge in McKeown. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

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

McKeown has a maximum depth of 37 feet and a mean depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in McKeown is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for McKeown in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.