Indian Jack

Crow Wing County

Near Wolford

DOW: 18019000

Yellow PerchGood · 56PumpkinseedGood · 56Northern PikeAverage · 44

A 86-acre lake near Wolford in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (7)

Yellow Perch

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1982	10.25	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 10, 1982	6.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1982	3.25	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 44

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.19 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1982	9.00	-	1.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1982	1.25	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 27

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1982	1.00	-	0.11 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.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 71.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–25.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1982	156.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1982	71.25	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 2.2–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1982	2.25	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.62 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1982	1.00	-	0.62 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).

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 10, 1982High population of Black Bullheads and Northern Pike. Average population of Yellow Perch. Low population of Panfish.

High population of Black Bullheads and Northern Pike. Average population of Yellow Perch. Low population of Panfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Indian Jack?

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

Is there public access at Indian Jack?

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

How deep is Indian Jack?

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

When were the main sport fish in Indian Jack last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Indian Jack is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Indian Jack have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Indian Jack?

No — Indian Jack 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.