Taylor

Crow Wing County

Near Merrifield

DOW: 18023600

Northern PikeGood · 69BluegillGood · 68Black CrappieGood · 59

A 36-acre lake near Merrifield in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.12 lbs

Catch rate: 23.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1991	23.50	-	2.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1991	2.00	-	1.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 84.8 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1991	84.75	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 11, 1991	1.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 59

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1991	4.50	-	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1991	1.75	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.04 lbs

Catch rate: 39.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1991	1.50	-	0.03 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1991	39.25	-	0.04 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1991	2.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 25.5 per trap net · typical 0.7–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 11, 1991	15.50	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 11, 1991	25.50	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 11, 1991Northern pike (23.5/gillnet) was caught at about twice the upper quartile value for the lake class. Average weight was 2.12 lbs, and median length was…

Northern pike (23.5/gillnet) was caught at about twice the upper quartile value for the lake class. Average weight was 2.12 lbs, and median length was 21 inches (range = 16-29 inches) of which 70% were age 3. Growth was good. Pumpkinseed (39.25/trap net) abundance was high. Average size small (0.04 lb) and median length only 4.0 inches. Bluegill (84.75/trapnet) was also high. Average size 0.15 lb, median length was 6.0 inches with 3.2% of measured fish at least 7.0 inches long. Ages 2-5 were sampled, growth was good and about 59% of measured fish were age 4. Largemouth bass was not caught in stationary nets. Young-of-the-year bass were sampled by shoreline seining. Black crappie (1.75/ trapnet) was present in average numbers for the lake class. Ages 3-6 were sampled and showed good growth. Nine of sixteen fish were age 4. Average size was 0.30 lb and median length 7.5 inches (range = 6.5-10.5 inches) lower quartile value for both numbers (2.0/ gillnet) and average size 0.10 lb. Fish were 5.5-7.4 inches long. Black bullhead (25.5/trapnet) was abundant and of average size (0.32 lb) for the lake class.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Taylor?

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

Is there public access at Taylor?

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

How deep is Taylor?

Taylor has a maximum depth of 32 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Taylor last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Taylor is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.