Fawn

Crow Wing County

Near Riverton

DOW: 18024000

Northern PikeExcellent · 76PumpkinseedGood · 58WalleyeGood · 52

A 121-acre lake near Riverton in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2014.

Fish Species (11)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.83 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2–10.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 6, 2014	0.67	12.5"	0.49 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	3.00	-	4.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	1.25	-	5.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per trap net · typical 0.7–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 6, 2014	0.67	5.0"	0.11 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	3.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	5.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.62 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.8–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	1.00	-	2.62 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 51

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 56.0 per trap net · typical 3.5–57.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	25.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	56.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2–22.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–0.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	1.25	-	1.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2014

Last surveyed 2014 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Catch rate: 115.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 6, 2014	115.67	4.0"	-	Special trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Brown Bullhead

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	15.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	8.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–58 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	4.50	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	69.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 38

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.25	-	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.62 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1–7.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.50	-	0.62 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

May 6, 2014Three 3/8" trap nets were set on May 6, 2014 and lifted May 7, 2014 to assess winterkill on Fawn Lake. There were 2 northern pike captured, both aroun…

Three 3/8" trap nets were set on May 6, 2014 and lifted May 7, 2014 to assess winterkill on Fawn Lake. There were 2 northern pike captured, both around 13". One pumpkinseed was sampled. Black crappies were sampled at rate of 116/ trap net. The size averaged around 4.5".

July 25, 1985Test netting indicates a very high population of black bullheads. Northern pike are abundant with a 4 to 5 lbs average size which also show a rapid gr…

Test netting indicates a very high population of black bullheads. Northern pike are abundant with a 4 to 5 lbs average size which also show a rapid growth rate. Bowfin, largemouth bass, yellow perch and walleyes are present but in low numbers. Bluegills are abundant but have a slow rate of growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fawn?

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

Is there public access at Fawn?

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

How deep is Fawn?

Fawn has a maximum depth of 24 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Fawn last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fawn is from 2014. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.