Mays
A 40-acre lake near Maple Island (Washington) in Washington County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (9)
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 23.2 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 23.20 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 3.00 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 21.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 21.00 | - | 2.55 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 0.80 | - | 2.62 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 0.20 | - | 1.80 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 83.8 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 83.80 | - | 0.04 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 2.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.2–2.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 0.20 | - | 0.05 lbs |
Other species in this lake (4)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1979 | 0.67 | - | 0.50 lbs |
| Jun 26, 1979 | 11.00 | - | 0.86 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 4.00 | - | 0.55 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 2.00 | - | 0.56 lbs |
| Jun 26, 1979 | 17.00 | - | 0.18 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net · typical 1.1–25.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1991 | 26.00 | - | 0.38 lbs |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 0.60 | - | 0.53 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 1, 1991BLBS WERE SAMPLED AT BELOW LOCAL MEDIAN ABUNDANCE. GOS, GSF, AND LMB WERE SAMPLED AT NEAR LOCAL MEDIANS. NOP, BRB, HSF, AND BLG EXCEEDED LOCAL MEDIAN…
BLBS WERE SAMPLED AT BELOW LOCAL MEDIAN ABUNDANCE. GOS, GSF, AND LMB WERE SAMPLED AT NEAR LOCAL MEDIANS. NOP, BRB, HSF, AND BLG EXCEEDED LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. ALL SPECIES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BRB HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED TO THE LAKE SINCE 1979. WTS WERE SAMPLED IN 1979, BUT NOT IN THIS ASSESSMENT. THE SOURCE OF THE FISH INTRODUCTIONS IS UNCERTAIN. NOP AND BLGS EXPERIENCED SLOW GROWTH WHICH IS NOT SURPRISING WITH SUCH HIGH ABUNDANCE. LMB GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR THE AREA. SEVERAL YEAR CLASSES OF NOP WERE REPRESENTED, INDICATING CONSISTENT NATURAL REPRODUCTION DESPITE THE RECENT DROUGHT YEARS. REPRODUCTION OF BLG AND BASS WAS CONFIRMED BY 1/4
June 26, 1979White Sucker and Brown Bullhead were the only two species of fish taken in nets and both were above local and state median catch figures.
White Sucker and Brown Bullhead were the only two species of fish taken in nets and both were above local and state median catch figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Mays?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Green Sunfish in Mays. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Mays?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Mays. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Mays?
Mays has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Mays last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Mays is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Mays have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Mays in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 40.22 acres
- Max Depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.77 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed