Twenty-Six

Cass County

Near Outing

DOW: 11011700

WalleyeGood · 73Green SunfishGood · 63Black CrappieGood · 60

A 109-acre lake near Outing in Cass County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1968.

Fish Species (9)

Walleye

Good · 73

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.27 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 1–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	4.00	-	2.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 30, 1968	2.00	-	2.61 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 63

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 0.2–12.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	0.40	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 51.8 per trap net · typical 1.9–13 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	7.33	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 30, 1968	51.80	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 54

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	0.60	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 41

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.53 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	3.33	-	1.53 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 30, 1968	1.40	-	2.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	0.20	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 36

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 9.8 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	9.80	-	0.06 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 56

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1968

Last surveyed 1968 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.76 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	1.40	-	0.76 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1968	1.67	-	1.96 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 30, 1968	5.20	-	1.92 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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).

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 30, 1968Twenty-six Lake is located in southeastern Cass County. Twenty-six Lake is 85 acres, has 1.6 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 12 feet. There…

Twenty-six Lake is located in southeastern Cass County. Twenty-six Lake is 85 acres, has 1.6 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 12 feet. There are no outlets, but one small inlet is located on the southwest shore. Shoal water soils are 80% sand, 10% gravel, 5% muck, and 5% boulder-rubble. Secchi reading was 4 feet and total alkalinity was 10 p.p.m. Several emergent and submerged aquatic plants having sparse density rating, except for stonewort and spikerush.Test netting indicated a good fish population of walleye, northern pike, white sucker, black crappie and bluegill. Spawning habitat is good for northern pike during high water years. Spawning habitat is fair for walleye during high water years - rubble along the northeast shore would be covered with about one food of water but proper wind action would probably be absent. Spawning habitat for centrarchids is good. The walleye population is probably the result of private stocking, since no stocking records could be found. Black grub (Neascus spp.) was the only parasite found, and bluegill was the only species infected.The limited depth of the lake could result in complete or partial winterkills during severe winters.A local resident reports good walleye fishing (large walleye are caught). Time of year is unknown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Twenty-Six?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Green Sunfish, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Northern Pike in Twenty-Six. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Twenty-Six?

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

How deep is Twenty-Six?

Twenty-Six has a maximum depth of 12 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Twenty-Six last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Twenty-Six is from 1968. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Twenty-Six have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Twenty-Six?

No — Twenty-Six has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.