Adams

Isanti County

Near Stanchfield

DOW: 30006200

Northern PikeGood · 55Yellow PerchAverage · 26

A 12-acre lake near Stanchfield in Isanti County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

20.0"

Avg Weight

1.92 lbs

Catch rate: 14.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike10% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 90%Largest sampled 26"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1993	14.00	20.0"	1.92 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 30, 1993	0.17	20.0"	1.41 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 26

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1993	2.17	5.7"	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 30, 1993	5.50	5.7"	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1993	-	-	-	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

White Sucker

Average · 44

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.0"

Avg Weight

1.23 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1993	0.17	13.0"	1.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 5.2 per trap net · typical 0.7–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1993	6.50	5.7"	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 30, 1993	5.17	5.7"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.4–6.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1993	0.50	5.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 11

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.5"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 30, 1993	1.00	6.5"	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 30, 1993	0.33	6.5"	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 30, 1993On June 30, 1993, a lake survey was conducted on Adam's Lake (lake class 30). Two gillnets and 4 trapnets were set to evaluate the present fish popula…

On June 30, 1993, a lake survey was conducted on Adam's Lake (lake class 30). Two gillnets and 4 trapnets were set to evaluate the present fish population. Adams Lake is managed for centrarchid-largemouth. Periodic winterkills have been reported on this lake. The outlet provides a source of fish migration from Little Stanchfield Creek and Rum River. The absence of some species during the survey would indicate a significant winterkill in recent years. The last stocking was in 1957. The northern pike abundance was very high. Lengths ranged from 15.2 to 26.6 inches with an average length of 20.5 inches. The average weight was 1.9 pounds. Age 3-5 were sampled with growth being normal. The yellow perch abundance was within the normal range for this type of lake. Lengths where from 5.1 to 8.9 inches averaging 6.0 inches. Ages 2-5 where sampled with most perch being 2 and 3 years old. Five other species were also captured by testnetting: black bullhead, golden shiner, tadpole madtom, white sucker, and yellow bullhead. The bullheads were at normal abundances, while the golden shiner, tadpole madtom, and white sucker were caught at levels below normal. Prepared by: Jack Lauer, Area Fisheries Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Adams?

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

Is there public access at Adams?

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

How deep is Adams?

Adams has a maximum depth of 47 feet and a mean depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Adams last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Adams is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.