Casey

Ramsey County

Near North Saint Paul

DOW: 62000500

Black CrappieGood · 54Green SunfishGood · 50

A 12-acre lake near North Saint Paul in Ramsey County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 2007.

Fish Species (4)

Black Crappie

Good · 54

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Oct 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.2"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 170.2 per trap net · typical 1.3–27.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie2% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 98%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 18, 2007	170.20	5.2"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 2001	24.00	5.3"	0.01 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Oct 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.3"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 24.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable green sunfish0% keeper-size (7"+)

3–6" · 100%Largest sampled 4"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 18, 2007	24.00	3.3"	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 2001	1.75	2.9"	0.02 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.

Black Bullhead

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Oct 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.2"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 20.6 per trap net · typical 2.5–70.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 18, 2007	20.60	6.2"	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 2001	25.25	6.9"	0.04 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Average · 38

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Oct 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.8"

Avg Weight

1.32 lbs

Catch rate: 5.6 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Oct 18, 2007	5.60	13.8"	1.32 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 2001	6.25	12.3"	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

October 18, 2007Casey Lake is a small, shallow lake located in North St. Paul. Most of the shoreline is within Casey Lake Park. The park offers ball fields, playgroun…

Casey Lake is a small, shallow lake located in North St. Paul. Most of the shoreline is within Casey Lake Park. The park offers ball fields, playground, parking, restrooms, picnicking, and walking paths. The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District conducted a shoreline restoration in the park in 2007. This will create better habitat for fish and wildlife and help stabilize the shore. As part of the restoration, two access areas were created to give people places to fish or view the lake. No motors are allowed on the lake. Despite being very shallow (less than 4 feet), the lake does contain fish and receives fishing use. Commonly caught fish are bullhead, carp and green sunfish. The fish assessment conducted in 2007 found very high abundance of black crappie. Average size was small (6 inches), but a few individuals up to 10 inches were sampled. Common carp were also sampled in high numbers, with lengths ranging from 12 to 17 inches. Green sunfish were abundant but small, with none over 5 inches. Black bullhead abundance was moderate, with an average length of 7 inches and none over 9 inches.

August 1, 2001Casey Lake is located in Casey Lake City Park (City of North St. Paul). It is roughly 12 acres and has a maximum depth of 3.5'. Water quality is poor,…

Casey Lake is located in Casey Lake City Park (City of North St. Paul). It is roughly 12 acres and has a maximum depth of 3.5'. Water quality is poor, with a secchi depth of only 0.5 feet on 8/1/01. There is no designated access, but carry-in access is possible from the parking lot. Local ordinance prohibits the use of motors on Casey Lake.Black bullhead were the most abundant species sampled. Lengths ranged from 6.5" to 9". Black crappeie were also abundant, but small. Lengths ranged from 5" to 7", with a 6" average. Common carp were abundant, with lengths ranging from 10" to 20". Green sunfish were also sampled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Casey?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie and Green Sunfish in Casey. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Casey?

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

How deep is Casey?

Casey has a maximum depth of 3.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Casey last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Casey is from 2007. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.