Child
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11026300
223 Surveys
Special Regulations for Child
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".
285.04
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
17
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Child. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.13 lb | 27 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.10 lb | 71 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.08 lb | 19 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.12 lb | 37 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.12 lb | 26 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.15 lb | 76 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.11 lb | 20 |
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 6.7 | — | 0.10 lb | 20 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.17 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.18 lb | 45 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.13 lb | 27 |
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.45 lb | 29 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.70 lb | 9 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.42 lb | 20 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.54 lb | 8 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.52 lb | 15 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.66 lb | 74 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 15.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.50 lb | 95 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.52 lb | 37 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.58 lb | 45 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.59 lb | 22 |
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.34 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.47 lb | 31 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.56 lb | 36 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 1.4 | — | 0.60 lb | 26 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.52 lb | 19 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.37 lb | 18 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.64 lb | 18 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | — | 31 |
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.70 lb | 44 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 2.11 lb | 4 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.55 lb | 52 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.36 lb | 4 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 0.85 lb | 19 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 0.88 lb | 10 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.33 lb | 46 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.20 lb | 63 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.12 lb | 7 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.05 lb | 48 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.84 lb | 9 |
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.38 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.06 lb | 21 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.26 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 0.9 | — | 2.00 lb | 17 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (above normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 1.92 lb | 102 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.37 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.47 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.60 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.33 lb | 20 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.36 lb | 4 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.12 lb | 9 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.39 lb | 14 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.19 lb | 10 |
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.54 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.39 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 3.1 | — | 0.40 lb | 56 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.55 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.26 lb | 3 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | — | 6 |
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | — | 4 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.31 lb | 11 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 0.88 lb | 3 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.23 lb | 12 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.43 lb | 9 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.05 lb | 5 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 4.34 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.89 lb | 12 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.71 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard electrofishing | 12.0 | — | 0.93 lb | 12 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.33 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 1.25 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 5.57 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 2.8 | — | 1.62 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.68 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.32 lb | 5 |
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 18.5 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.20 lb | 111 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 | — | 0.19 lb | 13 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (below normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.20 lb | 41 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 52 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 10.2 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.06 lb | 92 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.48 lb | 6 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 8.3 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.09 lb | 50 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 26 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.25 lb | 28 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.17 lb | 69 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.41 lb | 18 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 9.1 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.19 lb | 82 |
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 12.7 | — | 0.03 lb | 38 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.20 lb | 16 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 6.7 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.14 lb | 60 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 22.1 | — | 0.22 lb | 397 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.36 lb | 19 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 7.4 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.21 lb | 67 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.19 lb | 25 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 10 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.20 lb | 21 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 0.19 lb | 28 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.14 lb | 3 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 4 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.13 lb | 29 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 27 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.11 lb | 11 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 11.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 71 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 7.1 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.16 lb | 64 |
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 16.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 49 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.17 lb | 30 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.26 lb | 72 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 8 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.11 lb | 11 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 2.24 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 2.50 lb | 9 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.19 lb | 5 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 0.60 lb | 10 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.8 | 1.81 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.50 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.81 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.95 lb | 2 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.75 lb | 8 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.74 lb | 3 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.32 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.91 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 1.84 lb | 7 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 3.11 lb | 4 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.82 lb | 18 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 25.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.55 lb | 101 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.03 lb | 39 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.54 lb | 6 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.14 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.83 lb | 3 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.71 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.13 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.04 lb | 3 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.65 lb | 2 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.55 lb | 24 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.22 lb | 11 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.87 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.95 lb | 11 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.75 lb | 27 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.26 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.04 lb | 12 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.73 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.05 lb | 2 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.47 lb | 6 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 5.89 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | — | 7 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 5.00 lb | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 5.28 lb | 2 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 5.40 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 6.04 lb | 4 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 5.06 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.30 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.81 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.70 lb | 5 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 1.2 | — | 4.53 lb | 22 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.74 lb | 15 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 3.1 | — | 0.74 lb | 4 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.30 lb | 24 |
| 1978-08-03 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.30 lb | 34 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.49 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.64 lb | 10 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.67 lb | 2 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard electrofishing | 23.0 | — | 0.67 lb | 23 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 9 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 1.8 | — | 0.59 lb | 32 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 0.7 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.49 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 6.3 | — | 1.65 lb | 8 |
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.89 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.09 lb | 4 |
| 2020-08-31 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.06 lb | 7 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.19 lb | 1 |
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.18 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1.12 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.37 lb | 1 |
| 1998-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.62 lb | 3 |
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 18.7 | — | — | 56 |
| 2017-05-15 | Standard electrofishing | 13.5 | — | 1.02 lb | 18 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 19.7 | — | 1.16 lb | 28 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.51 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.74 lb | 2 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.19 lb | 4 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.48 lb | 1 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.37 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2003-07-21 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.38 lb | 1 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 12 |
| 2013-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.37 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-08-03 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.4 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2017-05-15 | Standard electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1.48 lb | 2 |
GRR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 7.50 lb | 1 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 1.3 | — | 4 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-22 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Child
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Child. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Child
Other Lakes in Cass County
Plan Your Trip to Child
- Weather forecast for Child — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.9471°N, 94.3451°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.