Fifth
A 52-acre lake near Ah-gwah-ching in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (10)
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 10.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1991 | 10.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Rock Bass
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1991 | 3.00 | - | 0.18 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 58.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1991 | 58.00 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 1.50 | - | 0.08 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1991 | 10.50 | - | 2.05 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
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 18, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.40 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Black Crappie
Below-normal 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 18, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Yellow Perch
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 18, 1991 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 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 18, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.30 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
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 18, 1991 | 3.50 | - | 0.14 lbs |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 2.00 | - | 0.38 lbs |
White Sucker
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 1.50 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 18, 1991NORTHERN PIKE WERE CAUGHT AT A RATE OF 10.5/GILLNET LIFT. THIS WAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF ALL THE LAKES ASSESSED IN THIS CHAIN (LONG, MAY, THIRD AND FOUR…
NORTHERN PIKE WERE CAUGHT AT A RATE OF 10.5/GILLNET LIFT. THIS WAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF ALL THE LAKES ASSESSED IN THIS CHAIN (LONG, MAY, THIRD AND FOURTH LAKES). THEY RANGED IN LENGTH FROM 16 TO 25 INCHES, WITH A MODAL LENGTH GROUP OF 19.0-19.9 INCHES. GROWTH WAS GOOD AT ALL AGES. THERE WERE SOME CISCO (2.50/LIFT) AND ONE WHITE SUCKER CAUGHT IN THE GILLNETS.THERE WAS A HIGH ABUNDANCE OF BLUEGILL (58.0/TRAPNET LIFT). THIS WAS ALSO THE HIGHEST ABUNDANCE OF BLUEGILL FOR LAKES IN THIS CHAIN. THEY RANGED IN LENGTH FROM <3.0 TO 7.5 INCHES, WITH BIMODAL LENGTH GROUPS OF 5.5-5.9 INCHES AND 6.0-6.4 INCHES. THE PSD FOR BLUEGILL WAS 34 AND WAS SIMILAR TO OTHER LAKES IN THE CHAIN (21-52). THE GROWTH WAS SLOW FOR ALL AGES. TWO BLACK CRAPPPIE WERE CAUGHT, FOR A CATCH RATE OF 0.5/TRAPNET LIFT. THEY WERE 7.5 AND 9 INCHES LONG. TWO LARGEMOUTH BASS WERE ALSO CAUGHT (0.5/TRAPNET LIFT). THEY WERE 7.5 AND 9.5 INCHES LONG. ICE OUT TRAPNETTING AND/OR NIGHT ELECTROFISHING WILL NEED TO BE CONDUCTED IN ORDER TO BETTER ASSESS LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLACK CRAPPIE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Fifth?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Hybrid Sunfish in Fifth. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Fifth?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Fifth. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Fifth?
Fifth has a maximum depth of 60 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Fifth last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fifth is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Fifth have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Fifth 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
- 52.4 acres
- Max Depth
- 60 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.52 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed