Lizzie

Test netting on Lizzie Lake indicated a high population of northern pike, white sucker, bluegill and yellow perch. Average populations of bowfin, black, yellow and brown bullheads, pumpkinseeds, black crappies and walleyes. Catch rates were compared with lake group 5 medians for the Brainerd area. Northern pike sampled indicated excellent growth rates for this area. Age classes two thru six were represented with two and three year old fish comprising 69% of the sample. Length frequencies ranged from 14 to 30 inches. Individual weights averaged nearly 3 pounds apiece. Bluegills were aged from 2 to 7 years old, and all showed average growth rates. Four year old fish comprised nearly 50% of the sample. Individual lengths ranged from 3-9 inches. Black crappies indicated an average catch rate with most small size fish. Lengths ranged from 5 to 11 inches with 50% in the 5 inch length group. Growth rates were average for all age groups. Yellow perch were abundant when compared to catch rates of similar lakes in the area. Ages 2-7 were sampled and all indicated slow growth rates. Individual lengths ranged from 5 to 9 inches. Five and 6 inch fish comprised 95% of the sample. Walleyes were present in average numbers with length frequencies from 20-25%. Growth rates were not determined. Black bullheads were very abundant in the gill net catches but very few were taken in the trapnets. Individual lengths ranged from 5 to 10 1/2 inches. Seventy-eight percent of the sample were between 8 and 10 inches. Yellow and brown bullheads were also present in average numbers when compared to medians of similar lakes in the Brainerd area. Pumpkinseed sunfish were present in average numbers. Lengths of individual fish ranged from 3 to 7 inches.

Present northern pike abundance is high (14.3/lift), and the length-frequency distribution is fair Walleye abundance is low (0.3/lift). Bluegill abundance is excellent (17.0/lift), with an excellent length-frequency distribution present. Black crappie present in low numbers. Yellow perch as forage were very abundant. Three bullheads species present in high numbers, with the size range being large.

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

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Lizzie. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Lizzie has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lizzie is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Lizzie in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.