Evergreen Ponds

Kerry Pond has been managed as a Children's Fishing Pond since 1988. Each spring it is stocked with sunfish, crappie, or both. In addition to DNR fish stocking, the Evergreen Shores Homeowners Association has routinely stocked yearling largemouth bass.The fish population of Kerry Pond is dominated by black bullheads 3-5" in length. Small pumkinseed sunfish and small yellow perch are also common. Northern pike were sampled in good numbers with the majority 20-26" in length. Low numbers of bluegill and crappie were sampled, but some quality size fish are present. No largemouth bass were sampled, however, locals commented that bass are occasionally caught on hook and line.

STATUS OF THE FISHERY: The fish population of Kerry Lake isprimarily small black bullhead. Fish sampled that may be ofinterest to anglers included yellow perch (including some largerindividuals) and bluegill of average or above above average size. A small number of black crappie were sampled, in addition to onewalleye of approximately two pounds.

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

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

Evergreen Ponds has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Evergreen Ponds is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Evergreen Ponds in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.