Ryan

Hennepin County

Near Robbinsdale

DOW: 27005800

Green SunfishGood · 61Largemouth BassGood · 50Hybrid SunfishAverage · 48

A 19-acre lake near Robbinsdale in Hennepin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 2003.

Fish Species (11)

Green Sunfish

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	0.67	5.0"	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.7"

Avg Weight

0.77 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	0.50	10.7"	0.77 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 48

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	2.83	5.8"	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1986	4.33	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.8"

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–12.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch11% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 89%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	4.50	7.8"	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.7"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 16.3 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	3.50	6.7"	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 2003	16.33	6.7"	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1986	3.00	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 32

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.3"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	3.83	4.3"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1986	0.67	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 25

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.2"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 26.3 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill1% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 99%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	26.33	5.2"	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 28, 2003	1.50	5.2"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 6, 1986	14.33	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 24

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

20.3"

Avg Weight

2.02 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 23"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	7.00	20.3"	2.02 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 2003	0.17	20.3"	0.71 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1986	1.00	-	3.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Brown Bullhead

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.0"

Avg Weight

0.98 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	0.83	12.0"	0.98 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1986	14.67	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1986	2.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 43

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.3"

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	54.50	7.3"	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 2003	1.50	7.3"	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1986	159.67	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Average · 37

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.0"

Avg Weight

1.87 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 2003	0.17	14.0"	1.87 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 28, 2003Ryan Lake is an 18.8-acre, class 30 lake located within the Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, and Minneapolis City boundaries. Ryan Lake is mostly surroun…

Ryan Lake is an 18.8-acre, class 30 lake located within the Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, and Minneapolis City boundaries. Ryan Lake is mostly surrounded by residential and commercial property, the city of Minneapolis owns approximately 425 feet of shoreline on the east side (Xerxes Ave. N and 47th Ave N), where they have installed a dock for viewing wildlife and fishing. A population assessment on Ryan Lake was conducted to collect information about the fish community and water quality to investigate opportunities to expand fishing and community stewardship.The assessment indicated that there was an above average number of northern pike, with normal growth. The average northern pike length was 20 inches, with weights ranging from 0.7 to 3.0 pounds. Bluegill sunfish was the most abundant species in the survey, the average length was 5.7 inches, and the largest bluegill sampled was 8 inches in length. Black crappie numbers were above average for this lake type, and 62% of the crappies captured were 7 inches or greater; the largest black crappie measured 8.5 inches in length. Yellow perch were sampled in numbers above average for a lake of this class; the average yellow perch length was 8.5 inches. Three largemouth bass were captured during the survey, the largest of which was 12.7 inches. Black bullheads sampled had an average length of 7.8 inches; black bullhead numbers were above average for this lake type. Other fish species captured during the survey were brown bullheads, bowfin, common carp, green sunfish, and hybrid sunfish.The variety of fish species along with the ample numbers in Ryan Lake provides anglers with a unique metro opportunity to catch different species and sizes of fish. Anglers both of all ages can appreciate Ryan Lake for sport fishing or frying pan potential.

August 6, 1986BLACK BULLHEAD, BROWN BULLHEAD, NORTHERN PIKE, AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE SAMPLED AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN NUMBERS. PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL, AND BLACK CRAPPIE…

BLACK BULLHEAD, BROWN BULLHEAD, NORTHERN PIKE, AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE SAMPLED AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN NUMBERS. PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL, AND BLACK CRAPPIE WERE FOUND AT BELOW LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Ryan?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Black Crappie in Ryan. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Ryan?

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

How deep is Ryan?

Ryan has a maximum depth of 36 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Ryan last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Ryan is from 2003. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.