Sorenson

Crow Wing County

Near Merrifield

DOW: 18032300

Northern PikeGood · 64Black CrappieAverage · 43

A 92-acre lake near Merrifield in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.98 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 7, 1990	15.00	-	1.98 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 1–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 7, 1990	3.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 7, 1990	6.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 7, 1990	1.00	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Black Bullhead

Average · 27

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.4–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 7, 1990	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 24

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 38.0 per gill net · typical 2.1–15.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 7, 1990	38.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 7, 1990The fish population levels in numbers and average size of fish as determined from the range of median values for appropriate types of gear are indicat…

The fish population levels in numbers and average size of fish as determined from the range of median values for appropriate types of gear are indicated in the following table. High population levels are indicated by catch rates above the third quartile and low population levels by catch rates below the first quartile. Catch rates falling between the first and third quartiles are indicative of average, or normal numbers for a particular species. Average size of fish for a particular species or mean weight per individual fish are listed as small, average and large. Average size is indicated by mean weight falling between the first and first and third quartile. Small size is indicated by mean weight below the first quartile and large size by mean weight above the third quartile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Sorenson?

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

Is there public access at Sorenson?

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

How deep is Sorenson?

Sorenson has a maximum depth of 46 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Sorenson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sorenson is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.