Third
A 33-acre lake near Walker in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (11)
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 5.00 | - | 0.32 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 20.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 20.75 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1991 | 1.50 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1991 | 2.00 | - | 0.43 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 6.50 | - | 3.34 lbs |
Rock Bass
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Walleye
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 1.50 | - | 3.33 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 0.75 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 1.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
| Jun 17, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.65 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1991 | 0.25 | - | 1.20 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 17, 1991Northern pike were caught at a rate of 6.52/gillnet lift. They ranged in length from 18 to 33 inches, with the mean being 24 inches. The PSD=67 and th…
Northern pike were caught at a rate of 6.52/gillnet lift. They ranged in length from 18 to 33 inches, with the mean being 24 inches. The PSD=67 and the RSD-28=23. Growth was good at all ages. Three walleye were caught for a rate of 1.50/lift. They were all larger fish (17, 22, and 23 inches). The fish between Third and Long Lake (adjoining lake) that were aged showed good growth.Bluegill abundance was 20.75/trapnet lift. They ranged in length from 3 to 8 inches, with a modal length group of 7.0-7.4 inches. The PSD=52, with an RSD-7=27. The growth was slow for all ages. There were a significant number of hybrid sunfish which were some of the largest sunfish in the survey.The catch rate for black crappie was 2.00/trapnet lift, where they ranged in length from 5 to 10.5 inches, with a mode of 8.0-8.4 inches. The growth was good the first year, then slow after that.Two largemouth bass were caught (6 and 7.5 inches). Growth was slow.No stocking has occured in the last 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Third?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Rock Bass in Third. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Third?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Third. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Third?
Third has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Third last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Third is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Third have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Third 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
- 33.1 acres
- Max Depth
- 34 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.17 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed