IXL

Cass County

Near Hackensack

DOW: 11027200

BluegillGood · 63Black CrappieGood · 59Yellow PerchGood · 58

A 95-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (7)

Bluegill

Good · 63

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 33.7 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	33.67	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1988	13.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 2.2 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1988	2.17	-	0.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.67	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1988	2.25	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 54

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.43 lbs

Catch rate: 15.3 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	15.25	-	1.43 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1988	2.50	-	1.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.61 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	3.00	-	0.61 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1988	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.6–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.25	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1988	0.25	-	2.80 lbs	Standard gill 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).

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

Biologist Notes

July 19, 1988The northern pike gillnet catch of 15.3/GN is high. Most of the sample of northern pike were less than 20 inches in length, though one fish 35 inches…

The northern pike gillnet catch of 15.3/GN is high. Most of the sample of northern pike were less than 20 inches in length, though one fish 35 inches long was captured. The bluegill tapnet catch (33.7/TN) was near average for lakes in this area. Thirteen percent of the measured sample of bluegill were greater than 7 inches in length. For the sampling methods used, fair numbers of largemouth bass and black crappie were captured indicating good populations of each. The length frequencies indicate several year classes of both species are present. One walleye was captured during the survey. It was aged at greater than 5 years old. A group of lakshore owners stocked purchased walleye fingerlings (1000+/year) by permit into Ixl during 1985, 1986, and 1987. None of thse walleyes were captured during the survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in IXL?

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

Is there public access at IXL?

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

How deep is IXL?

IXL has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in IXL last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in IXL is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does IXL have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on IXL?

No — IXL 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.