Casey

Crow Wing County

Near Cuyuna

DOW: 18008700

Black CrappieAverage · 49PumpkinseedAverage · 42BluegillAverage · 31

A 60-acre lake near Cuyuna in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (11)

Black Crappie

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.2"

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 6.8 per trap net

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	1.00	6.2"	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1993	1.67	6.2"	-	Special trap nets
Jun 21, 1993	6.75	6.2"	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 42

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.9"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	3.75	4.9"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 31

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 15.8 per trap net

Size of catchable bluegill2% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 98%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	3.00	5.0"	-	Survey seining
Jun 21, 1993	15.75	5.0"	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.0"

Avg Weight

0.54 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	0.25	8.0"	0.54 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 6

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.3"

Avg Weight

1.83 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 23"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	1.50	16.3"	1.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1993	0.75	16.3"	1.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1993	0.33	16.3"	-	Survey seining

Yellow Perch

Poor · 6

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

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

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	0.50	5.0"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1993	0.33	5.0"	0.01 lbs	Survey seining
Jun 21, 1993	0.50	5.0"	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	0.33	7.0"	0.24 lbs	Survey seining

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.1"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 38.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	38.50	6.1"	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1993	7.00	6.1"	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1993	0.67	6.1"	-	Special trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	0.33	-	-	Special trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	4.00	-	-	Special trap nets

Golden Shiner

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1993	0.50	5.0"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 21, 1993Casey is a small (51 acre) relatively shallow (88% is less than 15 ft. deep) lake. Lake water is moderatesy hard and fertility is in the high range. A…

Casey is a small (51 acre) relatively shallow (88% is less than 15 ft. deep) lake. Lake water is moderatesy hard and fertility is in the high range. Algal blooms occur during summer and partial winterkill conditions occasionally exist during more severe winters. There is state land adjoining the lake but no developed public access.The fish population appeared typical for this kind of lake. Black bullheads, which are tolerant of low winter oxygen conditions, made up about one-half of the fish catch in trapnets (used to indicate abundance of bullheads, bass, crappies and sunfishes). Of the sport fish species, bluegills and crappies were present in average numbers. Crappie growth was slow and bluegill growth was also slow until about age five. Spawning conditions appeared to be good for these species. Northern pike were sampled in low numbers but individuals seemed to have good growth. Spawning conditions appeared to be limited. Forage species present included low numbers of yellow perch and average numbers of golden shiners. Bowfin (dogfish), an additional predator species, was also present, as were largemouth bass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Casey?

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

Is there public access at Casey?

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

How deep is Casey?

Casey has a maximum depth of 39 feet and a mean depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Casey last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Casey is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.