Glanders

Clearwater County

Near Elbow Lake Village

DOW: 15007000

Northern PikeExcellent · 81Yellow PerchExcellent · 79BluegillGood · 69

A 57-acre lake near Elbow Lake Village in Clearwater County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 81

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.01 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1980	14.50	-	3.01 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1980	1.00	-	1.88 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 132.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1980	14.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 15, 1980	132.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.51 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1980	4.33	-	0.51 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 15, 1980	1.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1980	1.67	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1980	5.00	-	0.90 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1980	0.33	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 15, 1980	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill 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).

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

August 15, 1980Walleye are primarily three age classes with catch per set higher than State median. Northern catch was well above State average and fish were in good…

Walleye are primarily three age classes with catch per set higher than State median. Northern catch was well above State average and fish were in good condition. Panfish catches were lower than the State median.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Glanders?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Walleye in Glanders. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Glanders?

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

How deep is Glanders?

Glanders has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Glanders last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Glanders is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Glanders have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Glanders?

No — Glanders has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.