Minnesota Fishing Guide

Fifth Crow Wing

Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29009200

260 Surveys

Special Regulations for Fifth Crow Wing

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

400.12
Acres
35 ft
Max Depth
15 ft
Mean Depth
15
Fish Species
6
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Fifth Crow Wing. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.42 lb 3
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.18 lb 11
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.33 lb 1
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.87 lb 3
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.87 lb 5
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.54 lb 3
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.60 lb 3
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.86 lb 3
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.38 lb 7
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.17 lb 3
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.20 lb 2
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.96 lb 9
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.01 lb 5
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.66 lb 32
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 13.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.60 lb 55
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.91 lb 17
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.40 lb 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.12 lb 14
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 17.6 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.13 lb 158
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.28 lb 5
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 10.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.12 lb 97
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.08 lb 1
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 10.6 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 95
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.18 lb 27
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 75.1 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.17 lb 676
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 4
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 4.6 — — 23
2019-07-03 50-ft beach seine 3.3 — — 10
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 11.9 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.10 lb 107
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.13 lb 19
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 51.5 (above normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.17 lb 206
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.11 lb 16
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 12.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 115
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.09 lb 90
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.07 lb 15
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 10.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.14 lb 64
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 34.7 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 312

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.75 lb 51
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.82 lb 16
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 4.1 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.79 lb 37
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.71 lb 5
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 1.06 lb 16
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 1.30 lb 2
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 1.13 lb 15
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 1.21 lb 3
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.98 lb 25
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.60 lb 3
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.67 lb 18
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.74 lb 21
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.77 lb 23
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.95 lb 9
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 6.8 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.38 lb 27
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 7.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.59 lb 71

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.66 lb 54
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 3.05 lb 8
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 8.2 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.31 lb 74
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.64 lb 8
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 8.8 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.45 lb 79
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 2.34 lb 5
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 2.1 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.62 lb 19
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 3.07 lb 2
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 11.1 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.30 lb 100
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 2.83 lb 10
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.66 lb 14
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 3.22 lb 5
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.23 lb 32
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 3.15 lb 9
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 3.3 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 3.92 lb 13
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.20 lb 3
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 3.6 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 3.04 lb 32

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.09 lb 2
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.08 lb 1
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.07 lb 1
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.09 lb 1
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.07 lb 2
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.05 lb 2
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 1.2 0.07 lb 3

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard electrofishing 18.6 — 1.63 lb 23
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.82 lb 4
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.42 lb 3
2019-08-26 Standard electrofishing 24.5 — 2.01 lb 27
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.63 lb 4
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.38 lb 1
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.65 lb 3
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.79 lb 2
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.33 lb 9
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.20 lb 25
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — — 3
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 4
2024-08-19 Standard electrofishing 26.5 — 1.72 lb 31
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.52 lb 5
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.17 lb 2
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.33 lb 9
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.92 lb 5
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.88 lb 12
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.88 lb 3
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.78 lb 4
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.10 lb 18
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.27 lb 1
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.30 lb 1

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.54 lb 6
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.09 lb 1
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.81 lb 2
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.61 lb 5
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.34 lb 2
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.69 lb 2
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.36 lb 11
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 2
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 3
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.68 lb 4
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.29 lb 9
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.57 lb 8
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.27 lb 10
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.24 lb 13
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.38 lb 4
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.40 lb 5
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.41 lb 2
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.43 lb 27

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.70 lb 39
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.60 lb 3
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.26 lb 36
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.57 lb 1
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.50 lb 27
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 10.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.75 lb 98
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 0.73 lb 2
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.76 lb 20
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.38 lb 1
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.13 lb 39
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 2.40 lb 7
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 4.4 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.94 lb 40
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.22 lb 7
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 0.70 lb 1
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 4.2 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.17 lb 38
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 4.38 lb 1

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 3.2 — 0.25 lb 29
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 25.2 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.14 lb 227
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 3.9 — 0.18 lb 35
2019-08-26 Special trap nets 28.9 — 0.17 lb 1530
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 25.9 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.08 lb 233
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.34 lb 19
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 9.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.16 lb 86
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 7.9 — 0.27 lb 71
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 36.8 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.20 lb 331
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 4.2 — — 5
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 1.6 — — 8
2019-07-03 50-ft beach seine 8.0 — — 24
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 9.7 — 0.24 lb 87
2024-08-19 Special trap nets 23.3 — 0.17 lb 628
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 15.7 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.17 lb 141
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 7.8 — 0.16 lb 31
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 35.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.12 lb 353
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 4.8 — 0.22 lb 43
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 14.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.15 lb 129
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 16.5 — 0.14 lb 66
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 80.7 (above normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.13 lb 807
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.29 lb 4
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 14.3 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.17 lb 86

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.9 — 0.16 lb 17
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.15 lb 24
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 7.0 — 0.06 lb 63
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 12.3 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.07 lb 111
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.06 lb 5
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 1.9 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.10 lb 17
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.13 lb 4
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.23 lb 23
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 4
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 7.6 — — 38
2019-07-03 50-ft beach seine 3.7 — — 11
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 3.3 — 0.17 lb 30
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.14 lb 20
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.29 lb 7
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 11.3 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.18 lb 113
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.27 lb 2
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 5.9 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.22 lb 53
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.14 lb 21
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 44.6 (above normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.16 lb 446
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.18 lb 3
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.26 lb 10

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.20 lb 1
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.80 lb 6
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.70 lb 1
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.75 lb 1
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 7.72 lb 1
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.78 lb 3
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.69 lb 1
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.25 lb 2
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 5.36 lb 2
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.47 lb 10
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 6.30 lb 4
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 5.96 lb 1
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.34 lb 14
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.30 lb 1
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.85 lb 4
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 5.58 lb 2
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.02 lb 3

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.72 lb 2
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.41 lb 2
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.43 lb 1
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.57 lb 3
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.8 1.46 lb 4
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 13.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.8 0.58 lb 117

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.38 lb 14
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.01 lb 5
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.75 lb 2
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 4.96 lb 2
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.65 lb 13
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.12 lb 29
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.42 lb 1
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 3.76 lb 1
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.63 lb 9
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.30 lb 1
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.62 lb 23
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.46 lb 2
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 3.50 lb 1
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.81 lb 7
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 4.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.01 lb 40
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.00 lb 5

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2014-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.50 lb 18
2014-08-26 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.54 lb 6
2019-08-26 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.37 lb 23
2019-08-26 Special trap nets 2.8 — 0.44 lb 149
2019-08-26 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.17 lb 14
2009-08-24 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.69 lb 9
2009-08-24 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.24 lb 15
1994-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.31 lb 1
1994-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.56 lb 6
2024-08-19 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.63 lb 22
2024-08-19 Special trap nets 5.8 — 0.40 lb 157
2024-08-19 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.43 lb 17
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.33 lb 4
1987-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.54 lb 5
2004-08-30 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.23 lb 12
2004-08-30 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.35 lb 3
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.23 lb 22
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.38 lb 12
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.46 lb 14
1955-06-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.72 lb 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 9.3 — 11

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — 1
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 5
2019-07-03 50-ft beach seine 3.3 — 10
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 13.6 — 16

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1
1987-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.90 lb 3
1976-08-02 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.00 lb 1

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 50-ft beach seine 8.0 — 24
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 4.2 — 5
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 4.0 — 20

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — 2

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
2019-07-03 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

CRC

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — 2
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 4

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — 9

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-07-03 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — 25

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-08-02 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.10 lb 5

BNT

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1955-06-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 6.48 lb 1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Delaney's Outdoors

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-4281

★ 4.4

Killer Adventures

Park Rapids, MN

(701) 219-4332

★ 5

L&M Fleet Supply

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-4465

★ 4.6

North Country Bait

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-7500

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Northern Bait Co

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-5113

★ 4.6

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Lakes Area Powersports

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1558

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Nearby Marinas

Bob's Boat Storage

Laporte, MN

(218) 224-2505

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Boon-Docks Dock & Lift Sales

Bemidji, MN

(218) 766-9794

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Charlie's Boat & Marine LLC

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-3451

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Dan's All Season Service Inc.

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 237-3267

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Darrel's Small Eng ATV & Marine

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-8995

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Johnson’s On The Water Service

Park Rapids, MN

(218) 732-0798

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Fifth Crow Wing. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Fifth Crow Wing

Baldy’s Mostly Musky Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 252-3063
Go Fish! Guide Service
Fishing Guide

2182522278
Northwoods Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(651) 226-7555
Skiez Outdoors Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(320) 360-0710
Unparalleled Guide Service and Photography
Fishing Guide

(218) 209-9679
You Bet! Fishing Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 308-8695

Other Lakes in Hubbard County

2nd Little Gulch

19.02 acres

Alice

126.91 acres

Bad Axe

303.26 acres

Belle Taine

1,496.66 acres

Benedict

464.36 acres

Big Bass

132.5 acres

Plan Your Trip to Fifth Crow Wing

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.