Kidney

Cass County

Near Outing

DOW: 11006800

Yellow PerchAverage · 44Rock BassAverage · 33BluegillAverage · 31

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

Fish Species (9)

Yellow Perch

Average · 44

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	2.67	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	6.25	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	0.75	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 9

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.62 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	0.67	-	4.62 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	0.33	-	1.75 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.

Brown Bullhead

Average · 45

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1981	0.33	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill 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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 11, 1981Additional Field Notes: Two adult loons sightedPresent Fish Population Status: Test netting indicates a poor population of all species of fish. Local…

Additional Field Notes: Two adult loons sightedPresent Fish Population Status: Test netting indicates a poor population of all species of fish. Local reports indicate fair largemouth bass and black crappie fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Kidney?

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

Is there public access at Kidney?

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

How deep is Kidney?

Kidney has a maximum depth of 55 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Kidney last surveyed?

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

Does Kidney have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Kidney?

No — Kidney 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.