Pomerleau

Hennepin County

Near Crystal

DOW: 27010000

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100Black CrappieGood · 53Green SunfishGood · 53

A 26-acre lake near Crystal in Hennepin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1994.

Fish Species (7)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 12.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1984	12.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.1"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie20% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 80%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1994	1.50	5.1"	0.05 lbs	Survey seining
Jul 5, 1994	4.33	5.1"	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1984	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 53

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.8"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 480.7 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable green sunfish2% keeper-size (7"+)

3–6" · 98%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1994	23.50	4.8"	0.06 lbs	Survey seining
Jul 5, 1994	480.67	4.8"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1984	651.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 53

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.2"

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill45% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 55%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1994	1.83	7.2"	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1984	0.33	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 10

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.2"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 19.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1994	19.83	4.2"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1994	5.50	4.2"	0.15 lbs	Survey seining

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 · 74

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 17.7 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1984	17.67	-	0.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.3"

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1994	2.50	8.3"	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1984	10.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1994Green sunfish are by far the most abundant in this lake. They were netted at over 125 times the average when compared to similar lakes. Largemouth bas…

Green sunfish are by far the most abundant in this lake. They were netted at over 125 times the average when compared to similar lakes. Largemouth bass were also sampled at high levels. However they only averaged 4.9 inches in length. Black crappies and black bullheads were sampled in average numbers. The mean length of the black crappies was only 5.7 inches. The bluegill population was found to be low. Of those bluegills sampled, the average weight per fish was nearly one half of a pound. Their mean length was 7.7 inches. All of the land around Pomerleau Lake is privately owned.

July 11, 1984BROWN BULLHEAD, GREEN SUNFISH, BLACK CRAPPIE, AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE SAMPLED AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. BLACK BULLHEADS WERE SAMPLED AT HIGH LEVEL…

BROWN BULLHEAD, GREEN SUNFISH, BLACK CRAPPIE, AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE SAMPLED AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. BLACK BULLHEADS WERE SAMPLED AT HIGH LEVELS IN GILLNETS ONLY. BLUEGILL WERE FOUND AT LOW LEVELS. BLACK AND BROWN BULLHEADS WERE THE ONLY SPECIES SAMPLED IN 1977. ADDITIONAL SPECIES FOUND IN THIS SURVEY WERE EITHER THE RESULT OF REINVASION OF FISH OR ILLEGAL STOCKING.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pomerleau?

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

Is there public access at Pomerleau?

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

How deep is Pomerleau?

Pomerleau has a maximum depth of 26 feet and a mean depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pomerleau last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pomerleau is from 1994. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Pomerleau have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Pomerleau?

No — Pomerleau 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.