Rock

Crow Wing County

Near Cross Lake

DOW: 18028200

BluegillGood · 72Northern PikeGood · 56Black CrappieAverage · 45

A 49-acre lake near Cross Lake in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (3)

Bluegill

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 55.3 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1986	55.25	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1986	8.00	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.24 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1986	7.00	-	2.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1986	0.25	-	6.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1986	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1986	8.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

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

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").

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1986Northern pike and bluegill catches indicate a higher than average size population in numbers, and also pounds per net of these species present because…

Northern pike and bluegill catches indicate a higher than average size population in numbers, and also pounds per net of these species present because they exceed the third quartile of the regional median for numbers and pounds. Black crappie net catches fall within the first and third quartiles, thus they indicate an average population abundance. All three species also exceed local medians for abundance for their respective gear. Age classes 2, 3, 4, and 6 were found present from the six northern pike aged. All age classes exhibited good growth when compared to the statewide growth averages. The northern pike ranged from 11.9 inches at annulus 2 to 28.2 inches at annulus 6. The mean weight was 2.24 lbs which compares to local average of 2.13 lbs. The bluegills growth rate was good with five age classes present in the nets. Size range at annulus formation was 3.2 inches at annulus 2 and 11.14 inches at annulus 9. The bluegill population is comprised mainly of fish four years and younger, and 98% of the fish were under eight inches. The mean weight of the individual fish is 0.18 lbs, compared to the local average of 0.17 lbs. Black crappie abundance was excellent with 1-4 annulus fish present in the nets. The growth rate was good when compared to statewide averages. Size range varied from 2.6 inches at annulus 1 and 8.0 inches at annulus 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Rock?

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

Is there public access at Rock?

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

How deep is Rock?

Rock has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Rock last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Rock is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Rock have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Rock?

No — Rock 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.