Command

Crow Wing County

Near Fifty Lakes

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Largemouth BassGood · 50PumpkinseedPoor · 21BluegillPoor · 10

A 21-acre lake near Fifty Lakes in Crow Wing County — best known for bass and panfish. Last surveyed 2017.

Fish Species (3)

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.2"

Avg Weight

0.72 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Size of catchable largemouth bass67% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 33%Largest sampled 15"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 2017	1.00	11.2"	0.72 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 2017	9.00	11.2"	1.00 lbs	Open-water angling

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 2017	0.50	6.0"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 10

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 2017	4.00	5.7"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 2017	1.00	5.7"	0.17 lbs	Open-water angling

Biologist Notes

August 22, 2017Command is a small, deep lake (21 acres, 48ft+) within the Cuyuna Scout Camp. Although much of the lakeshore is considered part of an Aquatic Manageme…

Command is a small, deep lake (21 acres, 48ft+) within the Cuyuna Scout Camp. Although much of the lakeshore is considered part of an Aquatic Management Area (AMA), it is only accessible for 9 months of the year from September-May. Anglers are advised to call the Brainerd Area Fisheries office to discuss the details of this particular AMA prior to visiting. Due to the limited access, two trap nets were walked out and angling was done for 30 minutes to get a snapshot of the fish community. A total of 9 bluegill, 11 largemouth bass, and 1 pumpkinseed were sampled. Bluegill ranged in size from 4.5" to 7.6" and largemouth bass from 6.7" to 15.0". The pumpkinseed was 6.1". There have also been reports of anglers at the camp catching northern pike and black crappie.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Command?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill in Command. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Command?

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

When were the main sport fish in Command last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Command is from 2017. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.