Maria

Stearns County

Near Clearwater

DOW: 73000300

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 77White CrappieGood · 73Northern PikeGood · 64

A 79-acre lake near Clearwater in Stearns County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (13)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.48 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	1.25	-	0.48 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Crappie

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.48 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per trap net · typical 2.5–11.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	1.33	-	0.53 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1983	8.50	-	0.48 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 64

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.52 lbs

Catch rate: 6.7 per gill net · typical 1.5–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	6.67	-	2.52 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net · typical 2.4–15.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	3.33	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1983	5.25	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 52

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 29.3 per trap net · typical 1.9–29.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	1.67	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1983	29.25	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	0.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1983	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 42

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 3–26.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1983	2.67	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	0.50	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 1.4–6.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	1.75	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.3–4.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	0.33	-	4.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1983	1.25	-	3.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net · typical 2.2–60.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	5.00	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1983	40.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.38 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	1.33	-	1.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1983	0.50	-	1.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–6.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1983	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1983Compared to the local median, the Northern Pike population is average. Age classes 2-7 were sampled with age 5 being dominant. Bluegill numbers have r…

Compared to the local median, the Northern Pike population is average. Age classes 2-7 were sampled with age 5 being dominant. Bluegill numbers have risen to average for area lakes from the low numbers found in 1961. Growth is generally below average for most of the five age classes sampled. Pumpkinseed and hybrid sunfish numbers are generally low White and Black Crappies have similar abundance and age profiles, and growth is good. White Crappies abundance has risen since, while that of Black Crappie appears unchanged. Yellow Perch numbers are below average for this area. Bullhead abundance levels are at or below area medians at 5.0/trap net for blacks, 1.8/trap net for browns, and 0.5/trap net for yellows. No major changes are apparent since 1961. Other rough fish populations appear to about normal for area lakes. These include Bowfin, White Sucker, and Common Carp. Golden Redhorse were caught only in this lake within the Plum Creek watershed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Maria?

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

Is there public access at Maria?

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

How deep is Maria?

Maria has a maximum depth of 18 feet and a mean depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Maria last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Maria is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.