Fifth

Q: What fish can you catch in Fifth?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Hybrid Sunfish in Fifth. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Q: Is there public access at Fifth?

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

Q: How deep is Fifth?

Fifth has a maximum depth of 60 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

Q: When were the main sport fish in Fifth last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fifth is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Q: Does Fifth have any invasive species?

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

Q: Are there special fishing regulations on Fifth?

No — Fifth 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.

Cass County

Near Ah-gwah-ching

DOW: 11046600

PumpkinseedExcellent · 99Rock BassExcellent · 99BluegillExcellent · 97

A 52-acre lake near Ah-gwah-ching in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (10)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	10.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	3.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1991	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 58.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	58.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1991	1.50	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.05 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	10.50	-	2.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 44

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	0.30 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 · 73

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	3.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1991	2.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1991	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

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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").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 18, 1991NORTHERN PIKE WERE CAUGHT AT A RATE OF 10.5/GILLNET LIFT. THIS WAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF ALL THE LAKES ASSESSED IN THIS CHAIN (LONG, MAY, THIRD AND FOUR…

NORTHERN PIKE WERE CAUGHT AT A RATE OF 10.5/GILLNET LIFT. THIS WAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF ALL THE LAKES ASSESSED IN THIS CHAIN (LONG, MAY, THIRD AND FOURTH LAKES). THEY RANGED IN LENGTH FROM 16 TO 25 INCHES, WITH A MODAL LENGTH GROUP OF 19.0-19.9 INCHES. GROWTH WAS GOOD AT ALL AGES. THERE WERE SOME CISCO (2.50/LIFT) AND ONE WHITE SUCKER CAUGHT IN THE GILLNETS.THERE WAS A HIGH ABUNDANCE OF BLUEGILL (58.0/TRAPNET LIFT). THIS WAS ALSO THE HIGHEST ABUNDANCE OF BLUEGILL FOR LAKES IN THIS CHAIN. THEY RANGED IN LENGTH FROM <3.0 TO 7.5 INCHES, WITH BIMODAL LENGTH GROUPS OF 5.5-5.9 INCHES AND 6.0-6.4 INCHES. THE PSD FOR BLUEGILL WAS 34 AND WAS SIMILAR TO OTHER LAKES IN THE CHAIN (21-52). THE GROWTH WAS SLOW FOR ALL AGES. TWO BLACK CRAPPPIE WERE CAUGHT, FOR A CATCH RATE OF 0.5/TRAPNET LIFT. THEY WERE 7.5 AND 9 INCHES LONG. TWO LARGEMOUTH BASS WERE ALSO CAUGHT (0.5/TRAPNET LIFT). THEY WERE 7.5 AND 9.5 INCHES LONG. ICE OUT TRAPNETTING AND/OR NIGHT ELECTROFISHING WILL NEED TO BE CONDUCTED IN ORDER TO BETTER ASSESS LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLACK CRAPPIE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fifth?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Hybrid Sunfish in Fifth. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Fifth?

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

How deep is Fifth?

Fifth has a maximum depth of 60 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Fifth last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fifth is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Fifth have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Fifth?

No — Fifth 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.