Crow

Cook County

Near Grand Marais

DOW: 16028700

WalleyeGood · 69Northern PikeGood · 67Yellow PerchGood · 67

A 38-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for walleye and pike. Last surveyed 1996.

Fish Species (4)

Walleye

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

15.8"

Avg Weight

1.36 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye63% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 37%Largest sampled 19"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1996	2.67	15.8"	1.36 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1976	0.50	-	2.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.5"

Avg Weight

3.23 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike29% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 71%Largest sampled 37"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1996	5.33	19.5"	3.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1976	8.50	-	3.76 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.0"

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch70% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 30%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1996	3.33	9.0"	0.42 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1976	15.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1996	32.00	14.8"	1.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1976	8.50	-	2.06 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"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 10, 1996Crow Lake was found to be a shallow, muck-bottomed lake, with aquatic vegetation dominated by floating-leaf burreed, bladderwort, and water milfoil. W…

Crow Lake was found to be a shallow, muck-bottomed lake, with aquatic vegetation dominated by floating-leaf burreed, bladderwort, and water milfoil. Walleye were present in average numbers for a lake of this class, and the population was self-supported. Northern pike abundance appeared to have been about average, but their size was very good for this area. Fish as large as 37 inches were found. Yellow perch were present in fair numbers, with some large enough to interest anglers. Although the lake was very shallow, there were no indications that it had winterkilled in recent years, and there was no record of any winterkill in the past.

June 28, 1976Crow Lake has a good population of small N Pike with a few large fish. Suckers and Perch are fairly abundant for forage fish. The one Walleye taken wa…

Crow Lake has a good population of small N Pike with a few large fish. Suckers and Perch are fairly abundant for forage fish. The one Walleye taken was apparently a stray fish from another lk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Crow?

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

Is there public access at Crow?

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

How deep is Crow?

Crow has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Crow last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Crow is from 1996. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Crow have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Crow?

No — Crow has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.