Unnamed

Hennepin County

Near Nicols

DOW: 27108600

Northern PikeAverage · 49Hybrid SunfishAverage · 44Black CrappieAverage · 29

A 6-acre lake near Nicols in Hennepin County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2015.

Fish Species (9)

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.9"

Avg Weight

2.05 lbs

Catch rate: 16.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike7% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 93%Largest sampled 24"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 2015	16.00	19.9"	2.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 2015	2.33	19.9"	1.58 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 2009	6.00	16.6"	0.85 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 44

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2009

Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.3"

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 2009	0.50	5.3"	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 29

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.1"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 5.7 per trap net · typical 1.3–27.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 2015	5.67	4.1"	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 2009	2.00	6.4"	0.02 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 2009	3.17	6.4"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2009

Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.8"

Avg Weight

0.02 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.8–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 2009	0.67	2.8"	0.02 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 18

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.7"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 2.8–43.3 for a lake like this

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

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 2015	3.00	4.7"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 2009	1.00	5.0"	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 2009	4.17	5.0"	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Poor · 11

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2009

Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.0"

Avg Weight

0.01 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 2009	0.17	2.0"	0.01 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 7

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 2015	0.17	5.0"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Common Carp

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.6"

Avg Weight

1.31 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–11.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 2015	8.00	13.6"	1.31 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 31

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.1"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 10.3 per trap net · typical 2.5–70.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 2015	22.00	6.1"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 2015	10.33	6.1"	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 20, 2015Youth Pond is a 4.6-acre, Class 40 lake located within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the City of Blo…

Youth Pond is a 4.6-acre, Class 40 lake located within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the City of Bloomington. Youth Pond has been managed by the Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) program since 2001 and has been stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. During the July 2015 survey of Youth Pond, Northern Pike abundance was above the third quartile for this lake type. Northern Pike measured from 18.4-25.0 inches in length. Bluegill abundance has decreased since the 2009 survey and the average length of Bluegill has also decreased, now at 5.2 inches. Black Crappie abundance has increased from the 2009 survey but the average length of Black Crappie decreased from 7.2 to 4.6 inches. Other species sampled were Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, and Shortnose Gar. The USFWS Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has many amenities in addition to Youth Pond. The Refuge is a great place to spend a day fishing, birdwatching, and hiking. More information about the Refuge can be found at: www.fws.gov/midwest/MinnesotaValley. For more information about the FiN program or to see what FiN has done in your neighborhood, please visit us at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/fin.

August 10, 2009Youth Pond is a 4.6-acre, class 40 lake located within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the City of Blo…

Youth Pond is a 4.6-acre, class 40 lake located within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the City of Bloomington. Youth Pond has been managed by the Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) program since 2001 and has been stocked with bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. During the August 2009 survey of Youth Pond, northern pike abundance was above the median level for this lake type, which is likely due to natural reproduction. Northern pike measured from 13.4 to 28.4 inches in length. Bluegill abundance has decreased from the 2004 survey but average length has increased to 5.4 inches. Black crappie abundance was 3.2 fish per net and ranged from 4 to 10 inches in length. Other species sampled were green sunfish, hybrid sunfish and pumpkinseed sunfish. The USFWS Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has many amenities in addition to Youth Pond. The Refuge is a great place to spend a day fishing, birdwatching, and hiking. More information about the Refuge can be found at: www.fws.gov/midwest/MinnesotaValley. For more information about the FiN program or to see what FiN has done in your neighborhood, please visit us at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/fin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed?

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

How deep is Unnamed?

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2015. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.