Kane

Lake County

Near McNair

DOW: 38065100

Yellow PerchGood · 70WalleyeGood · 53PumpkinseedGood · 52

A 112-acre lake near McNair in Lake County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 19.0 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1988	1.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1988	19.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1982	1.80	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Stocked 2017

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.37 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per gill net · typical 3–9.8 for a lake like this

Stocked with fingerlings once · 5,950 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1988	0.93	-	1.52 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 10, 1988	4.25	-	1.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1982	3.50	-	1.37 lbs	Standard gill nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2017	fingerlings	5,950	350.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Pumpkinseed

Good · 52

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1988	2.71	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 1982	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1982	3.60	-	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.14 per trap net · typical 0.3–6.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1988	0.14	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 31

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.82 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1988	2.25	-	0.82 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 10, 1988	0.64	-	0.86 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 1982	1.50	-	0.92 lbs	Standard gill 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.

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.07 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1982	0.07	-	2.50 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

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

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

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 10, 1988The Walleye population is maintained entirely by natural reproduction. The fluctuating population indicates that natural reproduction is sporadic. Wal…

The Walleye population is maintained entirely by natural reproduction. The fluctuating population indicates that natural reproduction is sporadic. Walleye gillnet catches for 1988 were about 1/2 the local average. Scale reading indicates a strong year class of age-2 fish, however; age-3 and 4 appear to have poor year class strength. Northern Pike numbers traditionally have been low and 1988 catches again indicated this. Yellow Perch are present is sufficient numbers to provide a good forage base.

July 31, 1982All species were caught at levels significantly below area catch averages, except Pumpkinseed (3.6/lift in 3/4 inch mesh trapnets).

All species were caught at levels significantly below area catch averages, except Pumpkinseed (3.6/lift in 3/4 inch mesh trapnets).

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Kane?

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

Is there public access at Kane?

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

How deep is Kane?

Kane has a maximum depth of 17 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Kane last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Kane is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Kane have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Kane?

No — Kane 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.