Loon

Hubbard County

Near Nevis

DOW: 29002000

Hybrid SunfishGood · 55Largemouth BassGood · 50Northern PikeGood · 50

A 126-acre lake near Nevis in Hubbard County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 2005.

Fish Species (8)

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 55

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.8"

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish10% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 90%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	1.11	6.8"	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.5"

Avg Weight

2.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.89 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass75% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 25%Largest sampled 18"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	0.89	14.5"	2.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

25.1"

Avg Weight

3.58 lbs

Catch rate: 1.6 per trap net

Size of catchable northern pike64% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 36%Largest sampled 30"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	1.56	25.1"	3.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.5"

Avg Weight

0.92 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	0.22	11.5"	0.92 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 40

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.1"

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 2.2 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed10% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 90%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	2.22	6.1"	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 40

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 33.3 per trap net · typical 2.5–25 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill1% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 99%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	33.33	5.8"	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Smallmouth Bass

Average · 38

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.5"

Avg Weight

2.18 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	0.22	14.5"	2.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 2005

Last surveyed 2005 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.5"

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 31, 2005	0.22	6.5"	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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)

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Crappie

10 combined total

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").

Rock Bass

Biologist Notes

May 31, 2005Loon Lake is a 112 acre lake located five miles southeast of Nevis in southeastern Hubbard County. Loon Lake is a very shallow lake with a maximum dep…

Loon Lake is a 112 acre lake located five miles southeast of Nevis in southeastern Hubbard County. Loon Lake is a very shallow lake with a maximum depth of only 5.5 feet. There is no public access on the lake. Due to the shallow depth, the only sampling gear used was trapnets. The 2005 survey was the first full fisheries survey conducted on Loon Lake. Past fisheries sampling on Loon Lake has been limited to dissolved oxygen and winterkill checks in 1989 and 1992 and a game lake survey in 1962. Loon Lake provides fishing opportunities for panfish, northern pike, and bass.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Loon Lake is in lake class 39. Other area lakes in this same classification include: Hungryman, Hennepin, Paine, Peysenski, and Wolf.Loon Lake supports a good panfish population. Bluegill abundance (33.3 bluegill/trapnet) was above the range "typical" for this lake class. Anglers will find good numbers of bluegill and pumpkinseed in the 6-7 inch size range. Black crappie were sampled in low numbers. Rock bass and hybrid sunfish are also present in low numbers.Both largemouth bass and smallmouth bass were sampled in Loon Lake with largemouth bass being the more abundant of the two species. Largemouth bass up to 18.5 inches were sampled. Smallmouth bass were sampled in low numbers.Anglers will find a low to moderate northern pike population in Loon composed of medium sized pike. Sampled northern pike ranged in length from 20.9 to 30.9 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Loon?

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

Is there public access at Loon?

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

How deep is Loon?

Loon has a maximum depth of 5.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Loon last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Loon is from 2005. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Loon have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Loon?

No — Loon 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.