Lost
A 69-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (9)
Rock Bass
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 2.25 | - | 0.33 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 13.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 13.50 | - | 1.20 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 0.50 | - | 0.90 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 23.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 23.75 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 1.50 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 1.00 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 2.00 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Black Crappie
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 0.50 | - | 0.70 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 0.25 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 0.25 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 0.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 0.25 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Yellow Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 2.50 | - | 0.24 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1990 | 5.75 | - | 0.46 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1990 | 9.50 | - | 0.60 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 12, 1990The northern pike gillnet catch of 13.5 is high. Most of the fish sampled were less than 20 inches long, but fish 30 inches long were collected. The n…
The northern pike gillnet catch of 13.5 is high. Most of the fish sampled were less than 20 inches long, but fish 30 inches long were collected. The northern pike growth rate is near the statewide average.The bluegill trapnet catch was 23.8. The sample collected exhibited fair quality indices - PSD=54; RSD-7=19; RSD-8=2. Their growth rate is not fast.Presumably due to the types of sampling gear used, few largemouth bass or black crappie were collected. Angling for these species is reportedly good to excellent.The yellow perch gillnet was very low.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Lost?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Black Crappie in Lost. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Lost?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Lost. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Lost?
Lost has a maximum depth of 26 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Lost last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lost is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Lost have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Lost 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
- 68.5 acres
- Max Depth
- 26 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.46 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed