Steenerson

Otter Tail County

Near Dalton

DOW: 56044000

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100Black CrappieExcellent · 75Rock BassGood · 65

A 49-acre lake near Dalton in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (13)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	5.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.49 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	3.50	-	0.49 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	1.00	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 35.5 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1991	35.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 60

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.75	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.67 lbs

Catch rate: 11.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	11.50	-	1.67 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 56

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1991	0.25	-	3.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	1.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 9.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1991	9.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	1.10 lbs	Standard gill 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	1.75	-	1.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 60

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	4.00	-	0.66 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1991	6.25	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 28

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 18, 1991Steenerson Lake is in class 28 of the MN DNR lake classification system. Other area lakes in this classification are: Fladmark, German and Twenty-One.…

Steenerson Lake is in class 28 of the MN DNR lake classification system. Other area lakes in this classification are: Fladmark, German and Twenty-One. The northern pike catch rate was 11.5 per gill net lift, which exceeds the normal range for class 28 lakes. Mean weight of individual pike was 1.7 pounds and mean length at age-II was 17.3 inches, indicating good growth rates. All pike sampled were greater than 15.0 inches in length with 43% of the sample greater than 20.0 inches. Pike recruitment appears to be consistent; however, 61% of the pike sampled corresponded to the 1989 year class (age-II). The bluegill catch rate of 35.5 per trap net lift is within the normal range. Recruitment is good with seven age-classes represented in the age-class distribution. Thirty-five percent of the bluegill measured were greater than 7.0 inches in length and growth rates are slow compared to statewide means. The black crappie catch rate was 3.5 per trap net lift, which equals the third quartile for class 28 lakes. All crappie in the sample were between 6.5 and 9.5 inches and mean individual weight was 0.5 pounds. Black crappie recruitment appears to be inconsistent as all fish sampled were from the 1988 year class (age-III). Black crappie growth rates are average when compared to statewide means. The yellow perch catch rate of 9.5 per gill net lift is within the normal range. Only two walleyes were sampled; however, the catch rate of 0.5 per gill net lift is within the normal range. There is no indication of recent recruitment. Spawning areas are limited and there is no record of walleye stocking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Steenerson?

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

Is there public access at Steenerson?

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

How deep is Steenerson?

Steenerson has a maximum depth of 56 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Steenerson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Steenerson is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.