Donut

Cass County

Near Outing

DOW: 11099800

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 87BluegillGood · 56PumpkinseedGood · 55

A 38-acre lake near Outing in Cass County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (10)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 87

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.75	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 33.0 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	33.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	8.25	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.25	-	3.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 1.2–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 30

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.64 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.25	-	0.64 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.44 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net · typical 2.2–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	6.25	-	0.44 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.77 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.75	-	0.77 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 28

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

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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

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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1984Excellent northern pike population with a variety of sizes present. Walleye are present in very low numbers. Bluegill abundance is good but size small…

Excellent northern pike population with a variety of sizes present. Walleye are present in very low numbers. Bluegill abundance is good but size small largemouth bass and black crappie present in low to moderate numbers. Bullhead species present in low to moderate numbers with all sizes present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Donut?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, and Black Crappie in Donut. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Donut?

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

How deep is Donut?

Donut has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Donut last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Donut is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Donut have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Donut?

No — Donut 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.