Lookout

Crow Wing County

Near Crosby

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Northern PikeGood · 73Hybrid SunfishAverage · 49Black CrappieAverage · 27

A 236-acre lake near Crosby in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2008.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Good · 73

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.5"

Avg Weight

2.50 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per gill net · typical 4.6–11.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike27% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 73%Largest sampled 34"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 2008	12.50	21.5"	2.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 2008	2.40	21.5"	2.52 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.4"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 2008	3.80	4.4"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.2"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 1–7.3 for a lake like this

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

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 2008	3.50	5.2"	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 2008	1.80	5.2"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 2008	0.60	4.0"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 7

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.6"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 8–40.3 for a lake like this

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 11, 2008	2.50	5.6"	0.10 lbs	Standard gill 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.4"

Avg Weight

0.02 lbs

Catch rate: 259.4 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 2008	59.00	6.4"	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 2008	259.40	6.4"	0.02 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.8"

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per trap net · typical 1.1–17.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 2008	0.50	7.8"	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 2008	1.40	7.8"	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 11, 2008Lookout lake is a shallow 219-acre lake with 99% of the surface area less than 15 feet deep. The lake has moderate to heavy submerged aquatic vegetati…

Lookout lake is a shallow 219-acre lake with 99% of the surface area less than 15 feet deep. The lake has moderate to heavy submerged aquatic vegetation present. These two environmental conditions, along with heavy winter snowfall that cuts down light penetration into the water will contribute to occasional winterkill, with usually a partial die-off of existing fish populations. This past winter of 2007-08 was one of those years. The largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill were affected the most. Northern pike populations are still high, at 12.5/gill net and averaging 22.3 inches. Fish up to 32.4 inches were observed. Growth rate was normal. Black crappie was observed in moderate numbers, with a mean size of only 5.6 inches. Many of the bigger crappies that were present died-off this past winter. Growth rate should be good for the remaining crappies this year because of less competition for food, and larger fish should return in a short time. The small population of bluegill and largemouth bass that remains should be able to repopulate the lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lookout?

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

Is there public access at Lookout?

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

How deep is Lookout?

Lookout has a maximum depth of 16 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lookout last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lookout is from 2008. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.