Blue

Crow Wing County

Near Emily

DOW: 18021100

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100PumpkinseedExcellent · 83BluegillGood · 71

A 177-acre lake near Emily in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (10)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 13.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	13.70	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 12, 1982	0.17	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 83

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	8.30	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 71

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 192.6 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	192.60	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 12, 1982	2.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	1.50	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	3.83	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Stocked 2025

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.1 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Stocked with fingerlings once · 1,000 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	0.10	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2025	fingerlings	1,000	50.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Northern Pike

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.37 lbs

Catch rate: 10.2 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	10.17	-	1.37 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 27

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	2.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Poor · 22

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.3 per trap net · typical 0.4–9.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	0.30	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.65 lbs

Catch rate: 2.1 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1982	13.83	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1982	2.10	-	0.65 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

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 12, 1982Yellow bullheads and sunfish are presently abundant. Tullibee population has apparently disappeared. Northern pike have increased considerably since l…

Yellow bullheads and sunfish are presently abundant. Tullibee population has apparently disappeared. Northern pike have increased considerably since last survey. Yellow perch seem to be present in approximately the same numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Blue?

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

Is there public access at Blue?

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

How deep is Blue?

Blue has a maximum depth of 48 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Blue last surveyed?

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

Does Blue have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Blue?

No — Blue 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.