Green Water

Becker County

Near Pine Point

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Rock BassExcellent · 100BluegillExcellent · 100Green SunfishExcellent · 100

A 74-acre lake near Pine Point in Becker County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (12)

Rock Bass

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 15.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	1.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	15.62	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 92.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	92.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.02 lbs

Catch rate: 5.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	5.75	-	0.02 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 24.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	24.62	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 23.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	1.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 22, 1987	23.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 98

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	8.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.33 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	8.50	-	1.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	0.88	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.50	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.25	-	3.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	2.00	-	0.48 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 95

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 4.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	1.50	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1987	4.62	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.12	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Poor · 16

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1987	0.12	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Special regulations on this lake

DNR special regulations override the statewide limits.

All species — lake-wide
Closed to fishing.

Statewide limits

Statewide limits — apply unless a special regulation above overrides them.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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).

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)

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").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 22, 1987ROCK BASS, BLUEGILL, HYBRID SUNFISH AND YELLOW PERCH POPULATIONS APPEAR TO BE EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH. NORTHERN PIKE AND LARGEMOUTH BASS NUMBERS ARE PROBAB…

ROCK BASS, BLUEGILL, HYBRID SUNFISH AND YELLOW PERCH POPULATIONS APPEAR TO BE EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH. NORTHERN PIKE AND LARGEMOUTH BASS NUMBERS ARE PROBABLY ABOVE LOCAL AND STATE MEDIANS. WALL- EYE ARE SEEMINGLY LIMITED TO A FEW IMMIGRANTS FROM ICE CRACKING LAKE. WITH NO FISHERIES MANAGEMENT, THIS LAKE APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY STABLE NORTHERN PIKE-BASS-PANFISH LAKE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Green Water?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, and Yellow Perch in Green Water. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Green Water?

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

How deep is Green Water?

Green Water has a maximum depth of 57 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Green Water last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Green Water is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Green Water have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Green Water?

Yes — the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations list 1 special rule for Green Water. Special regulations override the statewide limits; see the fishing regulations section on this page. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.