Wood

Crow Wing County

Near Outing

DOW: 18022200

Yellow PerchGood · 74Northern PikeGood · 72Black CrappieGood · 67

A 92-acre lake near Outing in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (8)

Yellow Perch

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 28.0 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	28.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 72

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	5.33	-	3.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 26, 1982	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 9.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	2.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 26, 1982	9.50	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 107.8 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	107.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 26, 1982	12.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	2.75	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	0.33	-	3.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 26, 1982	1.75	-	0.14 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per trap net · typical 2.7–13.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 26, 1982	1.33	-	0.44 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 26, 1982	5.50	-	0.34 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 26, 1982Test netting in 1982 indicated relatively high numbers of yellow perch, black crappies, and bluegills. Northern pike, largemouth bass, and yellow bull…

Test netting in 1982 indicated relatively high numbers of yellow perch, black crappies, and bluegills. Northern pike, largemouth bass, and yellow bullheads were present in average numbers. Walleye were present in low numbers. Northern pike size was good with 62% measuring at least 24". Panfish, (bluegills, black crappies, and yellow perch) were relatively small with most being too small to be of interest to anglers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Wood?

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

Is there public access at Wood?

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

How deep is Wood?

Wood has a maximum depth of 38 feet and a mean depth of 17 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Wood last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Wood is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.