Stewart

Crow Wing County

Near Swanburg

DOW: 18036700

PumpkinseedGood · 67Largemouth BassGood · 50WalleyeGood · 50

A 234-acre lake near Swanburg in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (7)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.59 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed19% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 81%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	0.67	6.0"	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1993	4.80	6.0"	0.59 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.0"

Avg Weight

1.22 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	0.33	13.0"	1.22 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.5"

Avg Weight

3.47 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	0.80	21.5"	3.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 13.4 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill12% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 88%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	13.40	5.7"	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 28, 1993	2.33	5.7"	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 44

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.2"

Avg Weight

0.71 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	1.80	6.2"	0.71 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 28, 1993	0.67	6.2"	0.55 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 26

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.1"

Avg Weight

0.91 lbs

Catch rate: 7.7 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 18"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	7.67	16.1"	0.91 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1993	0.80	16.1"	0.85 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

Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.8"

Avg Weight

0.85 lbs

Catch rate: 12.2 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	10.67	8.8"	1.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1993	12.20	8.8"	0.85 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)

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 28, 1993Stewart is a remote lake, of about 240 acres in size. Development was limited to two cabins in 1993. The fish population consisted of high numbers of…

Stewart is a remote lake, of about 240 acres in size. Development was limited to two cabins in 1993. The fish population consisted of high numbers of yellow bullheads and average numbers of bluegills, pumpkinseeds, hybrid sunfish and northern pike. Only one largemouth bass was sampled. Walleyes were only caught in trapnets and averaged 3.5 lbs.. Bluegills as large as 8.7 inches and pumpkinseeds to 9.3 inches long were sampled. Northern pike were fairly abundant but most sampled in 1993 were age 1 or 2, thus average size was small. Spawning habitat was listed as "fair" for northern pike and "good" for bass, sunfishes and walleyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Stewart?

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

Is there public access at Stewart?

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

How deep is Stewart?

Stewart has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Stewart last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Stewart is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Stewart have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Stewart?

No — Stewart 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.