Bluebill

Cass County

Near Hackensack

DOW: 11039700

A 45-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County.

Fish Species (1)

No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.6"

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	3.50	7.6"	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1994	111.00	7.6"	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 13, 1994Bluebill Lake is located in the Chippewa National Forest off of the Woodtick Trail. It is a 44 acre lake thatfrequently winterkills and has a maximum…

Bluebill Lake is located in the Chippewa National Forest off of the Woodtick Trail. It is a 44 acre lake thatfrequently winterkills and has a maximum depth of only 6.5 feet. Prior to 1984, it was used as a rearing pond formuskellunge and walleye. Bluebill is connected by a small stream to Diamond Lake which is a designated streamtrout lake. The fish rearing activities on Bluebill lake likely are responsible for appearance of muskellungein Diamond Lake. Both lakes are currently being considered for reclamation which would eliminate all existing fishby means of a fish toxicant. After reclamation, Diamond Lake would again be stocked with rainbow trout.Brown bullhead was the only larger fish sampled in the nets. The average size was 8 inches. Bullheads are moretolerant of winterkill conditions than most other types of fish. Other smaller fish sampled were mudminnow, dace,and stickleback.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bluebill?

Minnesota DNR surveys of Bluebill record 1 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.

Is there public access at Bluebill?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Bluebill. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Bluebill?

Bluebill has a maximum depth of 6.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When was Bluebill last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Bluebill is from 1994. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.