Andrus

Cass County

Near Outing

DOW: 11005000

Northern PikeExcellent · 79PumpkinseedExcellent · 75Black CrappieGood · 71

A 56-acre lake near Outing in Cass County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 79

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.80 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1981	3.33	-	5.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 75

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1981	0.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1981	4.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.69 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1981	1.33	-	0.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1981	0.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 136.0 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1981	136.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 22, 1981	7.33	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 20.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1981	20.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 13

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1981	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 22, 1981	2.00	-	0.71 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 20.3 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1981	11.00	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1981	20.33	-	0.47 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).

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)

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 22, 1981Present Fishing Status: Test netting indicates a good northern pike population. Fish are large with the average size being over five pounds. An adequa…

Present Fishing Status: Test netting indicates a good northern pike population. Fish are large with the average size being over five pounds. An adequate population of yellow perch, largemouth bass and black crappie are preset. A stunted population of bluegills was evident.Additional Field Notes: One pair of loons spotted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Andrus?

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

Is there public access at Andrus?

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

How deep is Andrus?

Andrus has a maximum depth of 55 feet and a mean depth of 16 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Andrus last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Andrus is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Andrus have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Andrus?

No — Andrus 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.