Four-One-Eight

Cass County

Near Hackensack

DOW: 11039800

BluegillExcellent · 97PumpkinseedExcellent · 97Hybrid SunfishPoor · 21

A 12-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (5)

Bluegill

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 59.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1990	59.80	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 7.4 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1990	7.40	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1990	0.20	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1990	0.20	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1990	4.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1990	1.00	-	0.10 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"

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)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1990PRESENTLY, THERE ARE THREE SPECIES OF FISH OCCURRING NATURALLY THAT WERE SAMPLED IN LAKE 418; PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL AND LARGEMOUTH BASS. ONE WALLEYE W…

PRESENTLY, THERE ARE THREE SPECIES OF FISH OCCURRING NATURALLY THAT WERE SAMPLED IN LAKE 418; PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL AND LARGEMOUTH BASS. ONE WALLEYE WAS SAMPLED. A RESIDENT FROM STONEY LAKE HAS REPORTED TO THE WALKER AREA FISHERIES OFFICE THAT HE HAD TRANSPORTED 125 SMALL WALLEYES TO LAKE 418.THE BLUEGILL POPULATION IN LAKE 418 EXHIBITS HIGH QUALITY - PSD=55; RSD-7=30, RSD-8=12. THEIR GROWTH IS FAST (5 YEAR-OLD FISH ARE 7.8 INCHES LONG).THE TRAPNET CATCH OF LARGEMOUTH BASS WAS 3.8. FISH SAMPLED RANGED IN LENGTH FROM 5 TO 13 INCHES. THE GROWTH RATE FOR LARGEMOUTH BASS IS SLOWER THAN THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE GROWTH RATE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Four-One-Eight?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Hybrid Sunfish in Four-One-Eight. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Four-One-Eight?

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

How deep is Four-One-Eight?

Four-One-Eight has a maximum depth of 45 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Four-One-Eight last surveyed?

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

Does Four-One-Eight have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Four-One-Eight?

No — Four-One-Eight 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.