Curtis

Yellow Medicine County

Near Echo

DOW: 87001600

Green SunfishExcellent · 84

A 382-acre lake near Echo in Yellow Medicine County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (6)

Green Sunfish

Excellent · 84

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 42.0 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 22, 1987	42.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 22, 1987	12.67	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Stocked 2025

Last Stocked

2025

Size Class

fry

Total Fish

6,425

Frequency

once

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2025	fry	6,425	0.4	-

Walleye

Stocked 2023

Last Stocked

2023

Size Class

fry

Total Fish

50,842

Frequency

once

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2023	fry	50,842	0.5	-

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Common Carp

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.08 lbs

Catch rate: 35.0 per gill net · typical 1–13.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 22, 1987	3.00	-	1.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 22, 1987	35.00	-	1.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 163.2 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 22, 1987	106.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 22, 1987	163.17	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Poor · 14

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.8–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 22, 1987	0.50	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 22, 1987	0.33	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill 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

Southern zone

Angling: 2 (Minimum size 24").

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Southern zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Minimum size 24").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

September 22, 1987CARP, BULLHEAD AND GREEN SUNFISH.

CARP, BULLHEAD AND GREEN SUNFISH.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Curtis?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish in Curtis. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Curtis?

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

How deep is Curtis?

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

When were the main sport fish in Curtis last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Curtis is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Curtis have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Curtis?

No — Curtis 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.