Reno

Crow Wing County

Near Deerwood (Crow Wing)

DOW: 18006700

Northern PikeExcellent · 82Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 80Black CrappieGood · 52

A 167-acre lake near Deerwood (Crow Wing) in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1998.

Fish Species (10)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 82

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.8"

Avg Weight

2.69 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike69% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 31%Largest sampled 30"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	6.00	19.8"	2.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 1998	1.17	19.8"	2.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1998	0.25	19.8"	-	Survey seining

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 80

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.8"

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish80% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 20%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	0.83	7.8"	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 9, 1983	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.4"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 5.2 per trap net · typical 1.9–13 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie17% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 83%Largest sampled 12"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	2.00	6.4"	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 1998	5.17	6.4"	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1998	0.50	6.4"	-	Survey seining

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 9, 1983	1.00	-	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 43

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.9"

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.2 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed13% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 87%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	0.50	4.9"	-	Survey seining
Aug 10, 1998	0.50	4.9"	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 1998	1.17	4.9"	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 43

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.9"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 66.7 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	66.67	3.9"	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1998	1344.00	3.9"	-	Survey seining
Aug 10, 1998	4.00	3.9"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 26

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.1"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	0.17	6.1"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1998	14.00	6.1"	-	Survey seining
Aug 10, 1998	6.50	6.1"	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Black Bullhead

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per trap net · typical 1.8–26.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 9, 1983	12.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 9, 1983	14.50	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 9, 1983	0.25	-	2.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 120.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1998	120.00	-	-	Survey seining

Biologist Notes

August 10, 1998Reno is a 175 acre lake located on the southern edge of the City of Deerwood, in Crow Wing County. There is no designated public access on the lake. T…

Reno is a 175 acre lake located on the southern edge of the City of Deerwood, in Crow Wing County. There is no designated public access on the lake. The lake has a maximum depth of 9 feet and shallow water soils which are predominantly sand and silt. The lake has soft water and low phosphorus fertility. Development is low to moderate, with 7.7 homes/cabins per shoreline mile in 1998. Partial winterkills occur in more severe winters.The aquatic plant community is fairly diverse and submergent plants were found throughout the lake. Important emergent species like bulrush and cattail were abundant at a variety of sites around the lake.Test netting was conducted in 1998. Northern pike was the primary gamefish. It was found in numbers that were "average" when compared to similar type lakes. Several age classes were present in roughly equal proportion. Average size was 23 inches and 2.9 lbs.. Growth was good. Black crappie abundance was "average" when compared to similar type lakes. A variety of age classes were sampled and growth rate was good. The 1996 and '97 year classes were most abundant. The bluegill catch was "high" when compared to similar type lakes and compared to past catches in Reno. Most fish were rather young but growth was generally above average. Yellow perch is an important food resource for gamefish. It was present in "average" numbers in '98. An additional forage fish present in '98 was golden shiner. It was sampled in rather high numbers in shoreline seining stations. A variety of bullhead species were present in past nettings. Bullheads were not sampled in the 1998 netting.

August 9, 1983Test netting indicated a large population of northern pike and black bullhead. Bluegills and pumpkinseeds were abundant, but appear to be stunted. Als…

Test netting indicated a large population of northern pike and black bullhead. Bluegills and pumpkinseeds were abundant, but appear to be stunted. Also present were yellow perch, black crappie, largemouth bass and white sucker but in very small numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Reno?

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

Is there public access at Reno?

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

How deep is Reno?

Reno has a maximum depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Reno last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Reno is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.