IXL

Cass County

Near Hackensack

DOW: 11027200

BluegillGood · 63Black CrappieGood · 59Yellow PerchGood · 58

A 95-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (7)

Bluegill

Good · 63

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 33.7 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	33.67	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1988	13.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 2.2 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1988	2.17	-	0.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.67	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1988	2.25	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 54

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.43 lbs

Catch rate: 15.3 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	15.25	-	1.43 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1988	2.50	-	1.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.61 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	3.00	-	0.61 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1988	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.6–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.25	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.25	-	2.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 19, 1988The northern pike gillnet catch of 15.3/GN is high. Most of the sample of northern pike were less than 20 inches in length, though one fish 35 inches…

The northern pike gillnet catch of 15.3/GN is high. Most of the sample of northern pike were less than 20 inches in length, though one fish 35 inches long was captured. The bluegill tapnet catch (33.7/TN) was near average for lakes in this area. Thirteen percent of the measured sample of bluegill were greater than 7 inches in length. For the sampling methods used, fair numbers of largemouth bass and black crappie were captured indicating good populations of each. The length frequencies indicate several year classes of both species are present. One walleye was captured during the survey. It was aged at greater than 5 years old. A group of lakshore owners stocked purchased walleye fingerlings (1000+/year) by permit into Ixl during 1985, 1986, and 1987. None of thse walleyes were captured during the survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in IXL?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass in IXL. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at IXL?

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

How deep is IXL?

IXL has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in IXL last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in IXL is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.