Fawn

Crow Wing County

Near Riverton

DOW: 18024000

Northern PikeExcellent · 76PumpkinseedGood · 58WalleyeGood · 52

A 121-acre lake near Riverton in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2014.

Fish Species (11)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.83 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2–10.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 6, 2014	0.67	12.5"	0.49 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	3.00	-	4.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	1.25	-	5.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per trap net · typical 0.7–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 6, 2014	0.67	5.0"	0.11 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	3.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	5.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Stocked 2022

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.62 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.8–3.8 for a lake like this

Stocked with fry once · 100,000 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	1.00	-	2.62 lbs	Standard gill nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2022	fry	100,000	0.9	-

Bluegill

Good · 51

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 56.0 per trap net · typical 3.5–57.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	25.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	56.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2–22.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–0.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 25, 1985	1.25	-	1.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2014

Last surveyed 2014 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Catch rate: 115.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 6, 2014	115.67	4.0"	-	Special trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	15.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	8.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–58 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	4.50	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 25, 1985	69.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 38

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.25	-	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.62 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1–7.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1985	0.50	-	0.62 lbs	Standard trap 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").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

May 6, 2014Three 3/8" trap nets were set on May 6, 2014 and lifted May 7, 2014 to assess winterkill on Fawn Lake. There were 2 northern pike captured, both aroun…

Three 3/8" trap nets were set on May 6, 2014 and lifted May 7, 2014 to assess winterkill on Fawn Lake. There were 2 northern pike captured, both around 13". One pumpkinseed was sampled. Black crappies were sampled at rate of 116/ trap net. The size averaged around 4.5".

July 25, 1985Test netting indicates a very high population of black bullheads. Northern pike are abundant with a 4 to 5 lbs average size which also show a rapid gr…

Test netting indicates a very high population of black bullheads. Northern pike are abundant with a 4 to 5 lbs average size which also show a rapid growth rate. Bowfin, largemouth bass, yellow perch and walleyes are present but in low numbers. Bluegills are abundant but have a slow rate of growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fawn?

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

Is there public access at Fawn?

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

How deep is Fawn?

Fawn has a maximum depth of 24 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Fawn last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fawn is from 2014. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Fawn have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Fawn?

No — Fawn 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.