Anway

Cass County

Near Ah-gwah-ching

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Black CrappieGood · 74BluegillGood · 72Northern PikeGood · 69

A 21-acre lake near Ah-gwah-ching in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (6)

Black Crappie

Good · 74

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.66 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	2.00	-	0.66 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 72

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 10.8 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	10.75	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 69

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.87 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	2.33	-	3.87 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 26, 1991	1.00	-	1.68 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	0.75	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	0.75	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	1.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap 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).

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

June 26, 1991NOP GILLNET INDICES (2.3/LIFT) FELL BELOW THE FIRST QUARTILE FOR LAKE CLASS 28. THEY RANGED IN LENGTH FROM 9 TO 31 INCHES, WITH A MODAL LENGTH GROUP O…

NOP GILLNET INDICES (2.3/LIFT) FELL BELOW THE FIRST QUARTILE FOR LAKE CLASS 28. THEY RANGED IN LENGTH FROM 9 TO 31 INCHES, WITH A MODAL LENGTH GROUP OF 18.0-18.9 INCHES. THE GROWTH WAS GOOD FOR ALL AGES. AN 18 INCH NOP WAS 3 YEARS OLD. AN ABUNDANT CISCO POPULATION (15.3/GILLENT LIFT) IS AVAILABLE FOR FORAGE. THE CISCO RANGED IN LENGTH FROM 7 TO 14 INCHES, INDICATING DIFFERENT AGE CLASSES. BLG ABUNDANCE (10.75/TRAPNET LIFT) FELL BETWEEN THE FIRST QUARTILE AND THE MEDIAN. THE SIZE DISTRIBUTION SHOWS MANY AGE CLASSES WITH AGE 4 (7.0-7.4 INCHES) BEING THE MOST ABUNDANT. GROWTH WAS GOOD FOR ALL AGES. THE RSD-7 WAS 47 AND THE RSD-8 WAS 19. BLC WERE CAPTURED AT A RATE OF 2.0/TRAPNET LIFT, WHICH FELL BETWEEN THE MEDIAN AND THE THIRD QUARTILE. GROWTH WAS GOOD AT ALL AGES, WITH A 9 INCH FISH BEING 4 YEARS OLD. RKB AND PMK WERE OTHER CEN THAT WERE CAPTURED. NO LMB WERE CAUGHT. NO YEP WERE CAUGHT IN THE GILLNET, BUT SIX WERE CAUGHT IN THE TRAPNET, FOR A RATE OF 1.5/LIFT. NO BLHS WERE CAUGHT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Anway?

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

Is there public access at Anway?

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

How deep is Anway?

Anway has a maximum depth of 45 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Anway last surveyed?

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

Does Anway have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Anway?

No — Anway has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.