Five

Otter Tail County

Near Frazee

DOW: 56035700

BluegillExcellent · 87PumpkinseedExcellent · 84Northern PikeGood · 68

A 245-acre lake near Frazee in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (11)

Bluegill

Excellent · 87

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 225.6 per trap net · typical 7.7–43.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	225.60	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 10, 1991	46.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 84

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 25.6 per trap net · typical 1.4–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	25.60	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.66 lbs

Catch rate: 9.3 per gill net · typical 2.2–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	9.25	-	2.66 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1991	0.40	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 53

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	0.20	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 48

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 2.4 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	2.40	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 10, 1991	1.00	-	0.65 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 1.5–13.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	1.25	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	0.50	-	2.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 27

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1991	0.20	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	0.20	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 10, 1991	0.25	-	0.40 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 169.8 per trap net · typical 1–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	61.50	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1991	169.80	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1991	0.25	-	2.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

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).

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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 10, 1991Lake Five is included in class 23 of the MN DNR lake classification system. Other area lakes included in this class are: East Silent, Paul, Six, and W…

Lake Five is included in class 23 of the MN DNR lake classification system. Other area lakes included in this class are: East Silent, Paul, Six, and West McDonald. Northern pike abundance, as indexed with gill net catch rates, was above the normal range for this lake class at 9.3 per net lift. The average weight of individual pike was 2.6 pounds and size structure appears good with 64% of the sample exceeding 18.0 inches in length. Consistent reproduction of pike is evident from the presence of five consecutive year classes. Yellow bullhead abundance is extremely high (61.5 per gill net lift), which is 13 times greater than the upper limit of the normal range. Bluegills are very abundant, with a trap net catch rate of 225.6 per net lift, which is five times greater than the upper limit of the normal range. Despite the high abundance, bluegill size structure is good with 62% of the sample exceeding 7.0 inches in length. The quality of the size structure is related to a strong 1986 (age-IV) year class which composed 55% of the sample. Bluegill growth rates approximate statewide averages. Two walleyes were captured during the survey and are the result of private stockings through an arrangement between the owners of the lake and a private fish hatchery operator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Five?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, and Largemouth Bass in Five. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Five?

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

How deep is Five?

Five has a maximum depth of 77 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Five last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Five is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Five have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Five?

No — Five 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.