Newman
A 45-acre lake near Bemidji in Hubbard County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2021.
Fish Species (7)
Rock Bass
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1963
Last surveyed 1963 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.6 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1963 | 1.50 | - | 0.23 lbs |
| Jul 24, 1963 | 6.60 | - | 0.19 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1963
Last surveyed 1963 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1963 | 0.60 | - | 0.70 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1963
Last surveyed 1963 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1963 | 0.80 | - | 0.38 lbs |
| Jul 24, 1963 | 4.00 | - | 2.69 lbs |
Rainbow Trout
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2021
Catch rate: 44.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | 44.50 | 9.2" | 0.28 lbs |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 9.00 | 9.2" | 0.24 lbs |
| May 30, 2017 | 22.50 | 9.6" | 0.31 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2021
Catch rate: 8.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | 8.75 | 4.5" | 0.07 lbs |
| May 30, 2017 | 5.20 | 5.3" | 0.14 lbs |
| May 30, 2017 | 1.00 | 5.3" | 0.08 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed May 2008
Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.2–0.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2016 | 3.20 | 4.7" | 0.05 lbs |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 1.00 | 4.4" | 0.06 lbs |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 4.40 | 5.0" | 0.07 lbs |
White Sucker
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2021
Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | 2.50 | 9.2" | 0.88 lbs |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 5.75 | 9.2" | 0.26 lbs |
| May 30, 2017 | 3.50 | 8.1" | 0.37 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 1, 2021Newman Lake is located seven miles southwest of Bemidji in northern Hubbard County. Newman Lake has a surface area of 45 acres, shoreline length of 1.…
Newman Lake is located seven miles southwest of Bemidji in northern Hubbard County. Newman Lake has a surface area of 45 acres, shoreline length of 1.18 miles, and maximum depth of 63 feet. A county owned public access is located on the west shore of the lake. Newman Lake is one of three lakes in the Park Rapids Management Area designated as a stream-trout lake, specifically managed for Rainbow Trout, and stocked each fall with Rainbow Trout fingerlings. The other two lakes are Blacksmith and Crappie Lakes. Abundance of Rainbow Trout in 2021 was the highest ever recorded for Newman Lake. All fish captured were from the 2020 stocking.
May 30, 2017Newman Lake is located seven miles southwest of Bemidji in northern Hubbard County. Newman Lake has a surface area of 45 acres, a shoreline length of…
Newman Lake is located seven miles southwest of Bemidji in northern Hubbard County. Newman Lake has a surface area of 45 acres, a shoreline length of 1.18 miles, and a maximum depth of 63 feet. A county owned public access is located on the west shore of the lake. Newman Lake is one of three lakes in the Park Rapids Fisheries Management Area designated as a stream trout lake and stocked each fall with Rainbow Trout fingerlings. The other two lakes are Blacksmith and Crappie Lakes. Abundance of Rainbow Trout in 2017 was the third highest ever recorded for Newman Lake. About 86% of the fish captured were from the 2016 stocking and the remaining 14% were from the 2014 and 2015 stockings. Rainbow Trout from the 2016 stockings ranged from 7.5 to 10.5 inches and Rainbow Trout from 2014 and 2015 stockings ranged from 10.5 to 12 inches. Ninety-seven percent of the sampled Rainbow Trout were Kamloops strain. Based on results of higher survival of Kamloops strain than Arlee strain, all Rainbow Trout stocking in Newman Lake will be Kamloops strain starting in 2017.
May 31, 2016Newman Lake is located seven miles southwest of Bemidji in northern Hubbard County. Newman Lake has a surface area of 45 acres, a shoreline length of…
Newman Lake is located seven miles southwest of Bemidji in northern Hubbard County. Newman Lake has a surface area of 45 acres, a shoreline length of 1.18 miles, and a maximum depth of 63 feet. A county owned public access is located on the west shore of the lake. Newman Lake is one of three lakes in the Park Rapids Management Area designated as a stream-trout lake, specifically managed for Rainbow Trout, and stocked each fall with Rainbow Trout fingerlings. The other two lakes are Blacksmith and Crappie Lakes. Abundance of Rainbow Trout in 2016 was the highest ever recorded for Newman Lake. About 94% of the fish captured were from the 2015 stocking and the remaining 6% were from the 2014 stocking. Currently, two different strains of Rainbow Trout are being evaluated in Newman Lake and the DNR would information about your catch (i.e., size and presence of adipose fin). There is a sign with additional information at the public access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Newman?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Rainbow Trout in Newman. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Newman?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Newman. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Newman?
Newman has a maximum depth of 63 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Newman last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Newman is from 2021.
Does Newman have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Newman in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 45.41 acres
- Max Depth
- 63 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.18 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed