Mollie

Crow Wing County

Near Merrifield

DOW: 18033500

Black CrappieAverage · 39WalleyePoor · 0

A 334-acre lake near Merrifield in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (5)

Black Crappie

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–7.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 9, 1986	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Stocked 2023

Poor · 0

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.01 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Stocked with fry irregularly · 2,200,000 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 9, 1986	0.25	-	0.01 lbs	Standard trap nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2023	fry	2,000,000	17.9	-
2019	fry	200,000	1.7	-

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 9, 1986	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Brown Bullhead

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 27.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 9, 1986	27.25	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 9, 1986	4.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 33

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 1.1–17.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 9, 1986	1.75	-	0.10 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"

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 9, 1986Black bullhead abundance is considered average, because the catch rate falls between the first and third quartile of the regional median for trapnets.…

Black bullhead abundance is considered average, because the catch rate falls between the first and third quartile of the regional median for trapnets. Brown bullhead catch indicates a very high abundance, exceeding the third quartile of the regional median. Bluegill, black crappie, and walleye numbers are below the first quartile of the regional median, thus indications are that the respective populations are below average. The walleye population is made up entirely of young-of-the-year. Abundance of young-of-the-year was shown to be present in moderate numbers when 1/4 averaged 0.15 lbs each.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Mollie?

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

Is there public access at Mollie?

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

How deep is Mollie?

Mollie has a maximum depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Mollie last surveyed?

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

Does Mollie have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Mollie?

No — Mollie has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.