Lydiard

Hennepin County

Near Wayzata

DOW: 27015900

Green SunfishGood · 52Black CrappieGood · 51Hybrid SunfishPoor · 23

A 13-acre lake near Wayzata in Hennepin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1994.

Fish Species (7)

Green Sunfish

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	0.22	5.0"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 2, 1984	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 51

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.9"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 194.8 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie1% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 99%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	194.78	4.9"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1979	4.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	0.22	6.0"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 18

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	0.11	5.0"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1979	7.00	-	0.43 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Poor · 9

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.5"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	2.00	4.5"	-	Survey seining
Jun 13, 1994	3.33	4.5"	0.16 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.2"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 156.9 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	156.89	4.2"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jun 1994

Last surveyed 1994 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.67 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1994	0.67	-	-	Survey seining

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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

June 13, 1994The Lydiard Lake fish population is dominated by small black bullheads and black crappies. Each species was sampled in high numbers but smaller than a…

The Lydiard Lake fish population is dominated by small black bullheads and black crappies. Each species was sampled in high numbers but smaller than average sizes. Bluegills were found in below average numbers. Their weight however was slightly above average. Over 50% of the bluegills were longer the 6.5 inches. Two attemps by the public to replenish the fish population through stocking have apparently failed. The return in the nets for bluegills and largemouth bass stocked in 1986 and 1993 was poor.

August 2, 1984LARGEMOUTH BASS, GREEN SUNFISH, AND BLACK CRAPPIE WERE SAMPLED. BLACK CRAPPIES ARE ALL LARGE INDIVI- DUALS. NO YOUNG-OF-THE-YEAR FISH WERE SAMPLED. BL…

LARGEMOUTH BASS, GREEN SUNFISH, AND BLACK CRAPPIE WERE SAMPLED. BLACK CRAPPIES ARE ALL LARGE INDIVI- DUALS. NO YOUNG-OF-THE-YEAR FISH WERE SAMPLED. BLACK BULLHEADS WERE FOUND IN THE 1963 SURVEY AND ONLY LARGEMOUTH BASS AND BLACK CRAPPIE IN 1979, INDICATING A SEVERE WINTERKILL DURING THE INTERIM PERIOD. THE ABUNDANCE OF BASS AND CRAPPIES IS LOWER THAN IN 1979.

August 1, 1979LM Bass & Blk Crappie were the only fish species taken. The catch of Bass in gillnets was similar to that found in the 1963 survey which at that time…

LM Bass & Blk Crappie were the only fish species taken. The catch of Bass in gillnets was similar to that found in the 1963 survey which at that time was good. Blk Bullhead were found in subs. numbers in 1963 but were not taken in 1979. A pos reason for this is that only one gillnet was set in 1979 which is not the most effective method of sampling Bullheads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lydiard?

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

Is there public access at Lydiard?

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

How deep is Lydiard?

Lydiard has a maximum depth of 52 feet and a mean depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lydiard last surveyed?

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

Does Lydiard have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Lydiard?

No — Lydiard 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.