Wagner

Itasca County

Near Bergville

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Yellow PerchExcellent · 90Black CrappieGood · 69PumpkinseedGood · 69

A 73-acre lake near Bergville in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 90

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 53.7 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1982	6.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1982	53.67	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.54 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1982	4.00	-	0.54 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1982	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1982	3.25	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.81 lbs

Catch rate: 16.0 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1982	16.00	-	1.81 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1982	3.50	-	1.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1982	0.33	-	1.90 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1982	0.75	-	4.63 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 108.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1982	16.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1982	108.25	-	0.15 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).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

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

July 20, 1982Perch, bullhead and northern pike populations are at quite high levels. The bullheads are presently not of marketable size. The abundance of other fis…

Perch, bullhead and northern pike populations are at quite high levels. The bullheads are presently not of marketable size. The abundance of other fishes is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Wagner?

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

Is there public access at Wagner?

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

How deep is Wagner?

Wagner has a maximum depth of 60 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Wagner last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Wagner is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Wagner have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Wagner?

No — Wagner has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.