Sweetman

Aitkin County

Near Glory

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PumpkinseedGood · 58BluegillGood · 56Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 25-acre lake near Glory in Aitkin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (7)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 2.6 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 29, 1983	2.62	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 26.0 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 29, 1983	26.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 29, 1983	8.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.66 lbs

Catch rate: 0.88 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 29, 1983	0.88	-	0.66 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 43

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 1–9.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 29, 1983	2.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 29, 1983	2.12	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 29, 1983	0.25	-	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 29, 1983	2.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill 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.

Golden Shiner

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 29, 1983	5.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 29, 1983	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.59 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 29, 1983	1.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 29, 1983	4.50	-	0.59 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 29, 1983Lake has a high population of bluegills with nor- mal populations of black crappie, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow bullhead. Yellow perch pop…

Lake has a high population of bluegills with nor- mal populations of black crappie, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow bullhead. Yellow perch population is slightly below local median. Bowfin is major predator as no northern pike were found in survey. Survey notes that good spawning areas are available for northern pike if they were present. There is good spawning habitat for panfish. Growth rates for panfish are good. Aging data shows that there is a good distribution of age classes for panfish, although older ages were not taken in the survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Sweetman?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch in Sweetman. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Sweetman?

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

How deep is Sweetman?

Sweetman has a maximum depth of 32 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Sweetman last surveyed?

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

Does Sweetman have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Sweetman?

No — Sweetman has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.