Scott

Crow Wing County

Near Garrison

DOW: 18003300

PumpkinseedGood · 69BluegillGood · 69Hybrid SunfishGood · 59

A 157-acre lake near Garrison in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (8)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 11.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	1.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1989	11.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 69

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 55.8 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	55.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1989	1.33	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 59

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	0.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 53

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.19 lbs

Catch rate: 18.7 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	0.50	-	1.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1989	18.67	-	1.19 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	0.50	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1989	0.33	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.8–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1989	1.75	-	0.21 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 37

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 2.7–13.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	37.67	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1989	3.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1989	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1989Northern pike and yellow bullhead area present in very high numbers though they are small in size. Pumpkinseed and bluegill are present in high number…

Northern pike and yellow bullhead area present in very high numbers though they are small in size. Pumpkinseed and bluegill are present in high numbers and are average in size. Largemouth bass and black crappie appear in average size and numbers. Black bullhead are low in number and small in size. Bowfin are low in numbers but large in size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Scott?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass in Scott. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Scott?

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

How deep is Scott?

Scott has a maximum depth of 49 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Scott last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Scott is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.