Sullivan

Crow Wing County

Near Pine Knoll

DOW: 18016300

Northern PikeExcellent · 77Black CrappieGood · 65BluegillGood · 56

A 82-acre lake near Pine Knoll in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.64 lbs

Catch rate: 19.0 per gill net · typical 3.5–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1988	19.00	-	2.64 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1988	1.25	-	2.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 25.5 per gill net · typical 0.6–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1988	25.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1988	1.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 32.8 per trap net · typical 6.1–46.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1988	32.75	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 22, 1988	5.50	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 53

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1988	0.75	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1988	0.50	-	1.50 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 246.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1988	231.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1988	246.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.63 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 22, 1988	3.50	-	0.61 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 22, 1988	1.50	-	0.63 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).

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 22, 1988The northern pike population status is high at 19.0/gill net set. The local median for northern pike is 5.00. All ages are between the 1st and 3rd qua…

The northern pike population status is high at 19.0/gill net set. The local median for northern pike is 5.00. All ages are between the 1st and 3rd quartiles. The black bullhead population is very high at 246.25/trap net set. The local median for black bullhead is 2.00. The pumpkinseed and black crappie populations are low. The pumpkinseed is 0.75/trap net compared to the local median of 4.78/trap net, and the black crappie is 1.0/trap net compared to the local median of 3.18/trap net set. The bowfin, yellow bullhead and bluegill are all average for the region 3 area. The bluegills are between the 1st and 3rd quartiles at 32.75/trap net. The median for region 3 is 23.75/trap net. The growth rate for the year class 5 was between the 1st and 2nd quartile for region 3. All the other year classes are below the 1st quartile. The black crappie growth rate for the 2nd year class was between the 1st and 2nd quartile. All other year classes are below the 1st quartile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Sullivan?

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

Is there public access at Sullivan?

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

How deep is Sullivan?

Sullivan has a maximum depth of 38 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Sullivan last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sullivan is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Sullivan have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Sullivan?

No — Sullivan 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.