Wiegand

Wright County

Near Clearwater

DOW: 86024200

Largemouth BassGood · 50Yellow PerchGood · 50PumpkinseedAverage · 48

A 42-acre lake near Clearwater in Wright County — best known for bass and panfish. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (11)

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.85 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.50	-	2.85 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 2–22.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.75	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 20, 1985	2.50	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.7–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	1.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net · typical 3.5–57.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	2.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 2.1–24.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	1.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	1.50	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.34 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 2–10.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	4.50	-	1.34 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.50	-	2.45 lbs	Standard 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 81

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.64 lbs

Catch rate: 16.0 per trap net · typical 1–7.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	16.00	-	0.64 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 67

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.20 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	2.00	-	2.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1985	0.75	-	1.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 33.8 per trap net · typical 1.5–58 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	33.75	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 20, 1985	31.00	-	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets

Shorthead Redhorse

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.85 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	3.75	-	5.85 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.4–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1985	0.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Biologist Notes

August 20, 1985The Northern Pike population (4.5/gill net) is about average for this area. However, the average size was considerably below the local average. Growth…

The Northern Pike population (4.5/gill net) is about average for this area. However, the average size was considerably below the local average. Growth rates were normal, but the population consisted primarily of 2 and 3 year old fish, thus the small average size. The Black Bullhead population (33.8 /trap net) far exceeded the local average (4.5/trap net). The Bluegill population (2.8/trap net) was significantly less than the local average. Black Crappie (1.5/trap net) and Yellow Perch (2.5/gill net) numbers were also less than local averages. All species exhibited normal to slightly better than normal growth rates, but no fish over five years old were aged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Wiegand?

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

Is there public access at Wiegand?

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

How deep is Wiegand?

Wiegand has a maximum depth of 24 feet and a mean depth of 7.2 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Wiegand last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Wiegand is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Wiegand have any invasive species?

Yes — Wiegand has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.