Lagerquist

Morrison County

Near Cushing

DOW: 49010800

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100Black CrappieExcellent · 100PumpkinseedExcellent · 100

A 32-acre lake near Cushing in Morrison County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (8)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 15.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	15.75	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 21.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	2.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1987	21.50	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 28.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	1.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1987	28.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	1.50	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 95

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 13.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	13.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.61 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	5.00	-	2.61 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1987	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	3.75	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 24, 1987	0.50	-	1.60 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 84

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	4.50	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1987	2.75	-	0.45 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)

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

June 24, 1987CHANGES IN THE FISH POPULATIONS CANNOT BE STATISTICALLY VERIFIED IN THAT THE NUMBER OF NETS SET WERE DIFFERENT FROM THE 1955 SURVEY. NORTHERN PIKE NUM…

CHANGES IN THE FISH POPULATIONS CANNOT BE STATISTICALLY VERIFIED IN THAT THE NUMBER OF NETS SET WERE DIFFERENT FROM THE 1955 SURVEY. NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS APPEAR TO BE RELATIVELY THE SAME. ONE BLUEGILL WAS NETTED IN THE 1955 SURVEY AND NONE IN 1987. BLACK CRAPPIES APPARENTLY HAVE INCREASED IN NUMBERS. YELLOW PERCH CATCHES WERE NEARLY 3 TIMES THE 1955 RESULTS WHICH MAY BE SIGNIFICANT. LARGEMOUTH BASS ARE ALSO PRESENT AT HIGH LEVELS WHILE NONE WERE NETTED IN THE 1955 SURVEY.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lagerquist?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Green Sunfish, and Yellow Perch in Lagerquist. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Lagerquist?

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

How deep is Lagerquist?

Lagerquist has a maximum depth of 49 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lagerquist last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lagerquist is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Lagerquist have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Lagerquist?

No — Lagerquist 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.