Reshanau

Anoka County

Near Lino Lakes

DOW: 02000900

Yellow PerchGood · 50Black CrappieAverage · 46BluegillAverage · 34

A 337-acre lake near Lino Lakes in Anoka County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1992.

Fish Species (9)

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 0.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	0.30	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 3.2 per trap net · typical 1.2–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	3.20	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net · typical 1.2–20 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	0.60	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Crappie

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	0.20	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.93 lbs

Catch rate: 0.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	0.30	-	3.93 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	1.70	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Average · 49

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.24 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net · typical 1–5.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	4.50	-	2.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 44

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 71.2 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	71.20	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 35

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 29, 1992	0.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 29, 1992BLB AND CARP WERE HIGH IN ABUNDANCE. TRAPNET CATCHES OF BLB WERE 14 TIMES ABOVE THE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS WHILE CARP WERE SAMPLED AT OVER DOUBLE THE LOC…

BLB AND CARP WERE HIGH IN ABUNDANCE. TRAPNET CATCHES OF BLB WERE 14 TIMES ABOVE THE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS WHILE CARP WERE SAMPLED AT OVER DOUBLE THE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. NOP, YEP, AND YEB WERE SAMPLED AT NEAR LOCAL MEDIAN ABUNDANCE. THREE YEAR CLASSES OF NOP WERE SAMPLED. CATCHES OF BRB, BLG, WHC, AND BLC WERE BELOW LOCAL MEDIAN ABUNDANCE. NOP AND BLG GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR THE LOCAL AREA. YOY PRODUCTION OF BLG AND YEP WAS CONFIRMED BY SHORELINE SEINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Reshanau?

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

Is there public access at Reshanau?

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

How deep is Reshanau?

Reshanau has a maximum depth of 16 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Reshanau last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Reshanau is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Reshanau have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Reshanau?

No — Reshanau has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.