Grunard

Otter Tail County

Near Dent

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Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 79BluegillGood · 72WalleyeGood · 61

A 121-acre lake near Dent in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (9)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	1.33	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 256.0 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	256.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.85 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	1.00	-	3.85 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1974	0.17	-	2.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.54 lbs

Catch rate: 13.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	13.50	-	1.54 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1974	1.17	-	1.98 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	2.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	0.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1974	0.17	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	0.17	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 23, 1974	0.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	2.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.7–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 23, 1974	5.50	-	0.59 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1974	0.33	-	0.60 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

June 23, 1974Test net catch rates indicate that a high population of small bluegills is present. The presence of good numbers of northern pike was also indicated.…

Test net catch rates indicate that a high population of small bluegills is present. The presence of good numbers of northern pike was also indicated. The other species taken in the test nets were found in low number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Grunard?

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

Is there public access at Grunard?

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

How deep is Grunard?

Grunard has a maximum depth of 37 feet and a mean depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Grunard last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Grunard is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Grunard have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Grunard?

No — Grunard 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.