Little Woman

Cass County

Near Hackensack

DOW: 11026500

Yellow PerchGood · 50Largemouth BassGood · 50WalleyeGood · 50

A 36-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (11)

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.17	7.0"	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.0"

Avg Weight

0.84 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.17	11.0"	0.84 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.0"

Avg Weight

1.57 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.17	17.0"	1.57 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.7"

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.9–13 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.50	8.7"	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.17	6.0"	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.1"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 8.2 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill2% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 98%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	8.17	5.1"	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 20

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.2"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.83	4.2"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.5"

Avg Weight

1.06 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.33	16.5"	1.06 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.3"

Avg Weight

0.66 lbs

Catch rate: 1.2 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	1.17	10.3"	0.66 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.6"

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	2.67	8.6"	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.0"

Avg Weight

0.73 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 1.8–26.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1993	0.17	10.0"	0.73 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Special regulations on this lake

DNR special regulations override the statewide limits.

Northern Pike
All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".

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"

Overridden on this lake — see special regulation above.

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)

Overridden on this lake — see special regulation above.

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

July 21, 1993Status of the Fishery Squaw Lake (11-265)Minnesota lakes have been classified into 44 classifications based on a number of physical and chemicalparame…

Status of the Fishery Squaw Lake (11-265)Minnesota lakes have been classified into 44 classifications based on a number of physical and chemicalparameters. Squaw Lake belongs to lake Class 37. Other lakes in the same Lake Class are: Three Island (8 milesnortheast), Horseshoe (7 miles north) and Carnahan (6 miles northeast) Lakes. Game fish species caught in the trapnets include walleye, northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, rockbass,largemouth bass and black crappie.Bluegill were caught at a rate that was comparable to Lake Class 37 lakes. These bluegill showed a wide rangeof lengths and good growth.Only two northern pike and one walleye were sampled during this assessment. Trapnets do not adequately samplethese two species and, as a result, catch rates should not be used to indicate relative abundance .Other species captured were yellow, brown and black bullhead and bowfin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Woman?

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

Is there public access at Little Woman?

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

How deep is Little Woman?

Little Woman has a maximum depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Woman last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Woman is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Woman have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Woman?

Yes — the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations list 1 special rule for Little Woman, covering northern pike. Special regulations override the statewide limits; see the fishing regulations section on this page. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.