Unnamed

Scott County

Near New Prague

DOW: 70003700

Black CrappieExcellent · 95Hybrid SunfishGood · 51BluegillAverage · 27

A 47-acre lake near New Prague in Scott County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 2001.

Fish Species (9)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 95

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.5"

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 7.2 per trap net

Size of catchable black crappie59% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 41%Largest sampled 12"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	7.20	8.5"	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 51

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.7"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	0.60	3.7"	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.4"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 15.4 per trap net

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	15.40	4.4"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.3"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 1.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	1.20	4.3"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.0"

Avg Weight

2.29 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	0.20	16.0"	2.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.0"

Avg Weight

2.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	0.20	21.0"	2.20 lbs	Standard trap 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

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.0"

Avg Weight

0.01 lbs

Catch rate: 23.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	23.00	10.0"	0.01 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.0"

Avg Weight

1.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	0.20	13.0"	1.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 12

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Apr 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.0"

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Apr 27, 2001	0.20	8.0"	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

April 27, 2001Sharky Lake was sampled in this cursory netting assessement as part of a pond check for a private aquaculture operator. A diverse population of gamefi…

Sharky Lake was sampled in this cursory netting assessement as part of a pond check for a private aquaculture operator. A diverse population of gamefish was found, including black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, and northern pike. Many black crappie sampled were over 10 inches in length, while the size of other species was more modest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed?

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

How deep is Unnamed?

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 48 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2001. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.