Lows

Crow Wing County

Near Little Pine

DOW: 18018000

PumpkinseedExcellent · 84Black CrappieExcellent · 75Northern PikeExcellent · 75

A 302-acre lake near Little Pine in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (9)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 84

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 18.8 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1984	18.75	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 52.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	39.00	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1984	52.50	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Excellent · 75

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.93 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 4.6–11.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	9.00	-	2.93 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 17.0 per trap net · typical 2.5–25 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	17.00	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1984	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 65

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 34.5 per gill net · typical 8–40.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	2.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1984	34.50	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	0.25	-	0.60 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 · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per trap net · typical 1.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1984	10.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.07 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	2.50	-	1.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 54

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1984	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1984	0.50	-	0.10 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).

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 18, 1984Northern pike abundance is high (9.0 per lift) with an extremely excellent length-frequency distribution present. Black crappies are extremely abundan…

Northern pike abundance is high (9.0 per lift) with an extremely excellent length-frequency distribution present. Black crappies are extremely abundant with size decent. Bluegills are present in moderate numbers with size very nice. Largemouth bass are present in low to moderate numbers, but were not caught in nets. Yellow perch as forage food are very abundant. Bullhead species are only moderately abundant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lows?

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

Is there public access at Lows?

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

How deep is Lows?

Lows has a maximum depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lows last surveyed?

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

Does Lows have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Lows?

No — Lows 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.