Crow
A 38-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for walleye and pike. Last surveyed 1996.
Fish Species (4)
Walleye
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996
Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1996 | 2.67 | 15.8" | 1.36 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1976 | 0.50 | - | 2.50 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996
Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1996 | 5.33 | 19.5" | 3.23 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1976 | 8.50 | - | 3.76 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996
Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1996 | 3.33 | 9.0" | 0.42 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1976 | 15.00 | - | 0.35 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996
Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 32.0 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1996 | 32.00 | 14.8" | 1.60 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1976 | 8.50 | - | 2.06 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 10, 1996Crow Lake was found to be a shallow, muck-bottomed lake, with aquatic vegetation dominated by floating-leaf burreed, bladderwort, and water milfoil. W…
Crow Lake was found to be a shallow, muck-bottomed lake, with aquatic vegetation dominated by floating-leaf burreed, bladderwort, and water milfoil. Walleye were present in average numbers for a lake of this class, and the population was self-supported. Northern pike abundance appeared to have been about average, but their size was very good for this area. Fish as large as 37 inches were found. Yellow perch were present in fair numbers, with some large enough to interest anglers. Although the lake was very shallow, there were no indications that it had winterkilled in recent years, and there was no record of any winterkill in the past.
June 28, 1976Crow Lake has a good population of small N Pike with a few large fish. Suckers and Perch are fairly abundant for forage fish. The one Walleye taken wa…
Crow Lake has a good population of small N Pike with a few large fish. Suckers and Perch are fairly abundant for forage fish. The one Walleye taken was apparently a stray fish from another lk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Crow?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch in Crow. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Crow?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Crow. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Crow?
Crow has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Crow last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Crow is from 1996. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Crow have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Crow in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 37.79 acres
- Max Depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.94 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed