Papoose

Crow Wing County

Near Outing

DOW: 18020600

Black CrappieExcellent · 75Northern PikeGood · 68BluegillGood · 58

A 89-acre lake near Outing in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (9)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 46.7 per gill net · typical 1–11.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	46.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1990	6.25	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 19, 1985	35.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.26 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	2.67	-	4.26 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1990	0.25	-	5.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 19, 1985	5.67	-	3.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 178.0 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	178.00	-	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1990	21.33	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1985	40.75	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 14.7 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	2.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1990	14.67	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1985	6.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.65 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	0.50	-	0.65 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1990	1.00	-	1.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1985	1.00	-	1.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	2.67	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1990	3.50	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 19, 1985	5.00	-	0.13 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 23.5 per trap net · typical 2.2–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	7.33	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1990	23.50	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 19, 1985	15.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 63

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	1.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1990	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 1985	0.25	-	3.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1990Northern pike net catches were below the first quartile indicating low numbers. Golden shiner, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, black crappie and yellow…

Northern pike net catches were below the first quartile indicating low numbers. Golden shiner, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, black crappie and yellow perch catches appeared to be average. Yellow bullhead and bluegill numbers were high with net catches above the third quartile. Northern pike growth rates indicated above average growth.

August 19, 1985Present northern pike abundance (5.66 per net) is excellent, growth rate is good and a very good length frequency distribution is present. Yellow bull…

Present northern pike abundance (5.66 per net) is excellent, growth rate is good and a very good length frequency distribution is present. Yellow bullheads are present in good numbers and good size. Bluegill abundance is about normal for local lakes, and the growth rate is good with a few nice size fish present. Largemouth bass are present in low to moderate numbers. Black crappies are extremely abundant growth rate is slow and the average size is small (about 1/5 of a pound). Yellow perch as forage food are present in excellent numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Papoose?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Largemouth Bass in Papoose. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Papoose?

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

How deep is Papoose?

Papoose has a maximum depth of 21 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Papoose last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Papoose is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.