North Drywood

Swift County

Near Artichoke

DOW: 76016900

Black CrappieGood · 52Channel CatfishAverage · 33

A 404-acre lake near Artichoke in Swift County — best known for panfish and catfish. Last surveyed 2013.

Fish Species (10)

Black Crappie

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.0"

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.2–20.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie33% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 67%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	788.20	2.0"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	0.75	2.0"	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Channel Catfish

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.0"

Avg Weight

2.57 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	0.50	9.0"	2.57 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 2013	0.25	9.0"	3.01 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	0.60	9.0"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.6"

Catch rate: 3.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	3.20	2.6"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	0.50	6.0"	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	0.20	5.0"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

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

Common Carp

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.6"

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 120.5 per gill net · typical 1–13.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	120.50	8.6"	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 2013	104.75	8.6"	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	151.80	8.6"	-	1/4-in trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.4"

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 15.5 per gill net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	8.00	7.4"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	15.50	7.4"	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 2013	0.75	7.4"	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Freshwater Drum

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.3"

Avg Weight

0.79 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–8.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	7.00	12.3"	1.02 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	15.00	12.3"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	2.50	12.3"	0.79 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.7"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 9.8 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	9.75	6.7"	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	0.40	6.7"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 22, 2013	22.00	6.7"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2013

Last surveyed 2013 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 11588.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 2013	11588.00	-	-	1/4-in 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"

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

Channel Catfish

5, only 1 fish over 24"

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 22, 2013North Drywood Lake is a 407 acre lake located approximately 14 miles northwest of Appleton MN in Swift County. No public access exists to the lake and…

North Drywood Lake is a 407 acre lake located approximately 14 miles northwest of Appleton MN in Swift County. No public access exists to the lake and recent fisheries management activities have been limited to population assessments. Although the lake is shallow, turbid, and prone to winterkill, 13 species of fish were caught during this assessment and the lake provides valuable fish habitat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in North Drywood?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie and Channel Catfish in North Drywood. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at North Drywood?

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

When were the main sport fish in North Drywood last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in North Drywood is from 2013. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does North Drywood have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on North Drywood?

No — North Drywood has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.