Elbow

Pine County

Near Groningen

DOW: 58012600

Black CrappieExcellent · 76Yellow PerchAverage · 43PumpkinseedAverage · 42

A 99-acre lake near Groningen in Pine County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 76

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 10.8 per trap net · typical 0.8–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	0.83	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	10.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 43

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1984	2.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 42

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	0.17	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	1.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 42

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.97 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	2.50	-	1.97 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	0.75	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 12.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	2.00	-	0.78 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	12.00	-	0.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 67

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.71 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 0.6–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	2.50	-	0.71 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 2.7–13.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	0.17	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	3.75	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Average · 49

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 1.2 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	1.17	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1984When compared to respective local medians, the present fish population status is as follows: the northern pike was low at 2.50 per set with a combined…

When compared to respective local medians, the present fish population status is as follows: the northern pike was low at 2.50 per set with a combined average weight of 1.70 lbs. The yellow perch was very low at 2.50 per set. The black crappie and pumpkinseed sunfish had low median figures at 10.75 and 1.50 per set respectively. The pumpkinseed was of a small average size while the black crappie ranged from small to fair size. The black, yellow and brown bullheads all had low population figures and were at a fair to good size. The golden shiner was also low at 1.17 per set. Note: the first and only known partial winterkill occurred during the winter of 1983-84. The largemouth bass and bluegill sunfish were present in the past, but none were taken in the netting or shoreline seining results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Elbow?

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

Is there public access at Elbow?

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

How deep is Elbow?

Elbow has a maximum depth of 33 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Elbow last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Elbow is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.