Second

Clearwater County

Near Ebro

DOW: 15014000

Yellow PerchGood · 72Black CrappieGood · 69WalleyeGood · 56

A 72-acre lake near Ebro in Clearwater County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1976.

Fish Species (9)

Yellow Perch

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 33.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	27.33	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 6, 1976	33.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.76 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	0.50	-	0.85 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1976	0.83	-	0.76 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.32 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	1.25	-	2.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	0.17	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	0.17	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.06 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	2.75	-	2.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1976	0.33	-	-	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 41

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	0.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

White Sucker

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.18 lbs

Catch rate: 10.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	10.25	-	1.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1976	1.33	-	1.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 57.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1976	122.75	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1976	57.33	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 6, 1976Bullheads, Suckers and Perch dominate the fishery and are below average in size. N Pike and Blk Crappies are present in moderate numbers. Walleye are…

Bullheads, Suckers and Perch dominate the fishery and are below average in size. N Pike and Blk Crappies are present in moderate numbers. Walleye are present in small numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Second?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Walleye, Green Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass in Second. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Second?

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

How deep is Second?

Second has a maximum depth of 47 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Second last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Second is from 1976. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.