Agate

Crow Wing County

Near Cuyuna

DOW: 18006000

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 93PumpkinseedExcellent · 79Northern PikeExcellent · 78

A 187-acre lake near Cuyuna in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (11)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 93

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1984	2.25	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 79

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 9.5 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	0.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1989	9.50	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1984	2.33	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Excellent · 78

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.30 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	5.00	-	5.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1984	3.33	-	5.62 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1984	0.25	-	5.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Excellent · 76

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	7.00	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 1989	1.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1984	1.67	-	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 91.3 per trap net · typical 8.3–50.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	5.33	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1989	91.25	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1984	53.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 56.0 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	56.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1989	0.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1984	3.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 0.8–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	3.25	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 1989	0.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1984	0.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 36

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	2.50	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 1989	3.00	-	1.63 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1984	1.67	-	0.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	0.33	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1984	0.33	-	6.10 lbs	Standard gill 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.

White Sucker

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.88 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	1.33	-	3.88 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1984	3.67	-	2.59 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 63

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.63 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net · typical 2.1–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 1989	0.33	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 1989	7.00	-	0.63 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1984	0.67	-	1.05 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).

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 19, 1989The fish population levels in numbers and average size of fish as determined from the range of median values for appropriate types of gear are indicat…

The fish population levels in numbers and average size of fish as determined from the range of median values for appropriate types of gear are indicated in the following table. High population levels are indicated by catch rates above the third quartile and low population levels by catch rates below the first quartile. Catch rates falling between the first and third quartiles are indicative of average, or normal numbers for a particular species.Average size of fish for a particular species or mean weight per individual fish are listed as small, average and large. Average size is indicated by mean weight falling between the first and third quartile. Small size is indicated by mean weight below the first quartile and large size by mean weight above the third quartile.

June 20, 1984Northern pike abundance (3.3 per gillnet) and size (5.6 lb average) has changed very little since 1968 survey. Northern pike are missing in the smalle…

Northern pike abundance (3.3 per gillnet) and size (5.6 lb average) has changed very little since 1968 survey. Northern pike are missing in the smaller length sizes. Walleye are present in low numbers. Large mouth bass appear to be present in good numbers and all sizes. Black crappie numbers and size is down from past. Bluegills are small as in the past. Yellow perch as forage food are very abundant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Agate?

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

Is there public access at Agate?

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

How deep is Agate?

Agate has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Agate last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Agate is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Agate have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Agate?

No — Agate 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.