Anna

Crow Wing County

Near Emily

DOW: 18021300

Northern PikeExcellent · 88Black CrappieGood · 69PumpkinseedGood · 60

A 112-acre lake near Emily in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 88

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.32 lbs

Catch rate: 27.5 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1989	27.50	-	3.32 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1989	0.50	-	4.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1984	18.00	-	4.03 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 40.0 per gill net · typical 1–11.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1989	40.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1989	25.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1984	64.00	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 649.0 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1989	71.50	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 6, 1989	649.00	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1984	26.50	-	0.03 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1989	6.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 6, 1989	6.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1984	3.75	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 26

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1989	0.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

White Sucker

Good · 60

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.75 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 6, 1989	1.00	-	3.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1984	1.50	-	0.97 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1984	1.00	-	0.88 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 6, 1989Lake class 36: The northern pike population is extremely high for the lake class 36, at 27.5 fish/net. Black crappie abundance is also high, with the…

Lake class 36: The northern pike population is extremely high for the lake class 36, at 27.5 fish/net. Black crappie abundance is also high, with the individual being very small. Pumpkinseed population is extremely high but with a very small individual size. Yellow perch are present in moderate numbers.

July 2, 1984Northern pike abundance is extremely high (18 per lift) with an excellent length-frequency distribution present. Black crappie are over-abundant with…

Northern pike abundance is extremely high (18 per lift) with an excellent length-frequency distribution present. Black crappie are over-abundant with size very small. Pumpkinseed are also extremely abundant but also very small. Yellow perch as forage food are present in moderate numbers. The present survey and the previous survey show no bluegills or bullheads present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Anna?

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

Is there public access at Anna?

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

How deep is Anna?

Anna has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Anna last surveyed?

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