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One

Cass County
Near Pontoria
DOW: 11024400
BluegillExcellent · 100PumpkinseedExcellent · 98Northern PikeExcellent · 78

A 73-acre lake near Pontoria in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (8)

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 218.8 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 1990218.75-0.06 lbs
Jun 27, 199031.50-0.05 lbs
Excellent · 98

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 8.8 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 19900.50-0.30 lbs
Jun 27, 19908.75-0.21 lbs
Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
1.38 lbs

Catch rate: 11.5 per gill net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 199011.50-1.38 lbs
Jun 27, 19900.50-1.85 lbs
Good · 66

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.49 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 19901.00-0.80 lbs
Jun 27, 19902.00-0.49 lbs
Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 19900.25-0.10 lbs
Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 19901.75-0.56 lbs
Jun 27, 19901.00-1.25 lbs
Other species in this lake (2)

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

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 19902.50-0.24 lbs
Jun 27, 19902.25-0.43 lbs
Good · 70

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight
0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History
DateCatch RateAvg LengthAvg Weight
Jun 27, 19901.50-0.33 lbs
Jun 27, 19900.50-0.55 lbs

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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 27, 1990The northern pike gillnet catch of 11.5 is fairly high. All but one of the fish sampled were less than 23 inches long. The bluegill population appears…

The northern pike gillnet catch of 11.5 is fairly high. All but one of the fish sampled were less than 23 inches long. The bluegill population appears to be very high - 219/TN and 32/GN. The size structure of the sample collected was very poor - PSD value of 1. The growth of bluegill is very slow - 4.3 and 5.1 inches at ages 6 and 8.Considering the capture gear used, fair numbers of largemouth bass and black crappie were sampled. Several size classes of each species were sampled. Black crappie up to 14 inches were sampled.One yellow perch was collected during the survey.The growth rates from all species aged are slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in One?

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

Is there public access at One?

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

How deep is One?

One has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in One last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in One is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does One have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on One?

No — One 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.

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Lake Details

Surface Area
72.51 acres
Max Depth
35 ft
Shoreline
2.02 mi
Public Access
Not confirmed
View on DNR LakeFinderDNR depth map (PDF)

Location

46.8590°N, 94.3349°W

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