Willow

Ramsey County

Near Hoffmans Corner

DOW: 62004000

Yellow PerchExcellent · 83Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 52-acre lake near Hoffmans Corner in Ramsey County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 83

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.59 lbs

Catch rate: 22.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–25.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 21, 1981	22.00	-	0.59 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 21, 1981	1.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 24.5 per gill net · typical 0.8–13 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 21, 1981	24.50	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 1–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 21, 1981	2.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.58 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1–6.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 21, 1981	1.50	-	1.58 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 48

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 110.5 per gill net · typical 8–90 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 21, 1981	110.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

September 21, 1981Based on gillnet catches, Blk Bullhead, Yel Perch and Grn Sunfish pop. are very high. Brn Blhd and W Sucker levels are of avg. dimensions. LM Bass are…

Based on gillnet catches, Blk Bullhead, Yel Perch and Grn Sunfish pop. are very high. Brn Blhd and W Sucker levels are of avg. dimensions. LM Bass are present but pop. size is difficult to ascrtn. Orange-spotted Sunfish were found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Willow?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Largemouth Bass in Willow. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Willow?

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

How deep is Willow?

Willow has a maximum depth of 8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Willow last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Willow is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Willow have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Willow?

No — Willow 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.