Fawn

Crow Wing County

Near Cross Lake

DOW: 18030900

Yellow PerchExcellent · 76PumpkinseedGood · 60BluegillGood · 51

A 78-acre lake near Cross Lake in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (11)

Yellow Perch

Stocked 2021

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 15.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Stocked with adults once · 700 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 16, 1983	15.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2021	adults	700	70.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Pumpkinseed

Good · 60

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 9.3 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	1.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 16, 1983	9.25	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 16, 1983	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Stocked 2021

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 1–11.8 for a lake like this

Stocked with adults once · 300 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	6.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 16, 1983	4.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2021	adults	300	30.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Northern Pike

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.99 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	8.00	-	0.99 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 16, 1983	3.25	-	0.54 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 13

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Stocked 2017

Last Stocked

2017

Size Class

fingerlings

Total Fish

1,000

Frequency

once

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2017	fingerlings	1,000	50.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

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 · 70

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 45.0 per trap net · typical 2.2–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	21.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 16, 1983	45.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 60

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.70 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	1.50	-	2.70 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 16, 1983	1.50	-	3.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1983	5.25	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 16, 1983	18.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill 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

June 16, 1983Northern pike abundance good but size extremely small and growth rate very slow. Black crappie abundance is good with a variety of sizes present. Blue…

Northern pike abundance good but size extremely small and growth rate very slow. Black crappie abundance is good with a variety of sizes present. Bluegill population is low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fawn?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Northern Pike 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 1983. 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 perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.