Grass

Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86024300

122 Surveys

Special Regulations for Grass

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

Daily limit five. (Including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes)
Daily limit ten. (Including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes)

Invasive Species Alert

Grass has confirmed populations of:

zebra mussel

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71.47

Acres

35 ft

Max Depth

9.9 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

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

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 5.4	0.47 lb	1
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.7 – 6.2	0.10 lb	1
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	0.7 – 6.2	0.75 lb	9

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.08 lb	1
1997-08-04	Survey seining	1.5	—	—	3
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.10 lb	2
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	1.0 (below normal)	1.5 – 12.8	0.10 lb	3
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.40 lb	1
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	1.5 – 12.8	0.16 lb	5
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.08 lb	1
2005-08-01	Survey seining	0.5	—	0.03 lb	1

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	14.7 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.9	0.54 lb	44
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	0.8 – 5.0	0.64 lb	14
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	5.7 (normal)	1.0 – 6.9	0.44 lb	17
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	6.2 (above normal)	0.8 – 5.0	0.55 lb	37
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	6.3 (normal)	1.0 – 6.9	0.33 lb	19
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	10.0 (above normal)	0.8 – 5.0	0.56 lb	60
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	8.0 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.9	0.41 lb	24
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	15.3 (above normal)	0.8 – 5.0	0.47 lb	92
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	12.0 (above normal)	1.0 – 6.9	0.64 lb	36
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	11.5 (above normal)	0.8 – 5.0	0.70 lb	69

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	11.3 (above normal)	2.5 – 7.9	1.50 lb	34
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	1.2	—	2.30 lb	7
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	19.3 (above normal)	2.5 – 7.9	1.30 lb	58
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	1.2	—	1.07 lb	7
1997-08-04	Survey seining	0.5	—	—	1
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	5.3 (normal)	2.5 – 7.9	1.63 lb	16
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.05 lb	2
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	7.3 (normal)	2.5 – 7.9	1.48 lb	22
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	1.57 lb	3
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	10.3 (above normal)	2.5 – 7.9	1.89 lb	31
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.72 lb	2

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.46 lb	1
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.6	0.46 lb	1
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	1.0	—	0.04 lb	3

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard electrofishing	16.4	—	1.60 lb	11
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	1.54 lb	3
1997-08-04	Survey seining	2.5	—	—	5
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	2.85 lb	2
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.33 lb	6
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	1.10 lb	1
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	2.40 lb	1
2005-08-01	Survey seining	1.5	—	—	3
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	1.79 lb	1
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 0.8	0.76 lb	4

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.5	4.45 lb	1
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	1.79 lb	2
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	1.57 lb	6
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	4.05 lb	2
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	3.00 lb	4
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.2	5.02 lb	2

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	0.03 lb	2
1997-08-04	Survey seining	3.0	—	—	6
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	2.2	—	0.14 lb	13
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	1.2	—	0.27 lb	7
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	1.2	—	0.09 lb	7
2005-08-01	Survey seining	0.5	—	0.04 lb	1

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	5.0	—	0.23 lb	15
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	13.8 (normal)	6.5 – 59.6	0.12 lb	83
1997-08-04	Survey seining	62.0	—	—	124
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	2.3	—	0.15 lb	7
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	10.8 (normal)	6.5 – 59.6	0.11 lb	65
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	2.7	—	0.24 lb	8
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	18.3 (normal)	6.5 – 59.6	0.13 lb	110
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	3.0	—	0.20 lb	9
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	35.7 (normal)	6.5 – 59.6	0.16 lb	214
2005-08-01	Survey seining	38.5	—	—	77
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	5.3	—	0.11 lb	16
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	18.7 (normal)	6.5 – 59.6	0.17 lb	112

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	1.7	—	0.27 lb	5
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	3.2 (normal)	0.8 – 5.3	0.10 lb	19
1997-08-04	Survey seining	2.5	—	—	5
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.04 lb	2
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	2.7 (normal)	0.8 – 5.3	0.08 lb	16
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.15 lb	2
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	2.7 (normal)	0.8 – 5.3	0.11 lb	16
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.15 lb	2
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	6.7 (above normal)	0.8 – 5.3	0.10 lb	40
2005-08-01	Survey seining	3.5	—	—	7
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	3.0	—	0.28 lb	9
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	4.0 (normal)	0.8 – 5.3	0.16 lb	24

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.0	2.75 lb	1
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.6	2.39 lb	2
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	0.5 – 2.0	2.13 lb	5
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	3.03 lb	1
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	1.20 lb	1
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	3.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.0	2.16 lb	9
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.6	2.95 lb	2
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	2.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.0	2.62 lb	7
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.6	2.92 lb	11

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard gill nets	1.7 (below normal)	1.9 – 18.0	0.56 lb	5
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.8 – 18.1	0.43 lb	2
1997-08-04	Survey seining	2.5	—	—	5
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	7.3 (normal)	1.9 – 18.0	0.08 lb	22
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.8 – 18.1	0.28 lb	8
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	1.9 – 18.0	0.10 lb	15
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	1.8 – 18.1	0.18 lb	18
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	1.9 – 18.0	0.23 lb	15
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.8 – 18.1	0.25 lb	8
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.8 – 18.1	0.35 lb	8

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2014-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.0	3.92 lb	3
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.0	2.60 lb	2
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.3 – 1.0	4.20 lb	5
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	4.96 lb	3
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.0	3.10 lb	11

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-04	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.3 – 26.0	0.66 lb	2
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	4.3 (below normal)	5.2 – 56.2	0.70 lb	13
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	2.2 (normal)	1.3 – 26.0	0.78 lb	13
1991-08-06	Standard gill nets	5.0 (below normal)	5.2 – 56.2	0.44 lb	15
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	3.2 (normal)	1.3 – 26.0	0.32 lb	19
1985-08-14	Standard gill nets	100.3 (above normal)	5.2 – 56.2	0.36 lb	301
2005-08-01	Standard gill nets	1.0 (below normal)	5.2 – 56.2	0.69 lb	3

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1997-08-04	Survey seining	1.0	—	2

Shorthead Redhorse

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-04	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.0 – 1.0	1.94 lb	1

BST

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1997-08-04	Survey seining	0.5	—	1

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1997-08-04	Survey seining	3.5	—	—	7
1991-08-06	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.07 lb	3
2005-08-01	Survey seining	1.5	—	—	3

Brook Trout

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
1997-08-04	Survey seining	8.5	—	17

CRP

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1985-08-14	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	5.33 lb	6

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2005-08-01	Survey seining	0.5	—	1

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2005-08-01	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 2.6	10.80 lb	2

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

A-1 Marine, Inc.

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-8227

★ 4.4

An Extra Space, LLC

Buffalo, MN

(763) 684-1969

★ 5

Anchor Dock & Lift

Annandale, MN

(320) 274-6500

★ 4.9

Beebe Lake Public Launch

Buffalo, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.6

Boat Happy Rentals

Albertville, MN

(763) 807-3677

Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.

Maple Lake, MN

(612) 298-7055

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Grass

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Minnesota Lake Life Rentals

Fishing Resort Maple Lake

(612) 508-6536

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Fishing Resort Monticello

(763) 291-6952

Lake Augusta Cabins

Fishing Resort South Haven

(952) 406-0640

Cokato Lake RV Resort

Fishing Resort Cokato

(320) 552-6460

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Grass. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Bowfin (Dogfish)Brown Bullhead Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Grass

Big Dog Fishing Guide Services

Fishing Guide

(612) 810-7330

Fishing Klinics For Kids Guide

Fishing Guide

(763) 972-3619

Headwaters Fly Fishing Company - John Edstrom

Fishing Guide

(651) 503-3919

Jiggin Jim's Fishing Guide Service & Taxidermy

Fishing Guide

(612) 644-7657

Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Fishing Guide

(763) 443-7039

Wildwood Float Trips

Fishing Guide

(612) 801-2710

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

Grass

Special Regulations for Grass

Invasive Species Alert

DNR Fish Surveys

Brown Bullhead

Yellow Perch

Yellow Bullhead

Northern Pike

Rock Bass

Largemouth Bass

Walleye

Hybrid Sunfish

Bluegill

Pumpkinseed

White Sucker

Black Crappie

Bowfin

Black Bullhead

BKF

Shorthead Redhorse

BST

Green Sunfish

Brook Trout

CRP

Bluntnose Minnow

Common Carp

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Albion Acres Bait

All Seasons Sports

Captain Jack Lures

Cenex

Clear Waters Outfitting Company

Grumpy's Outdoors

H&H Sport Shop

Joes Sport Shop

Nearby Marinas

A-1 Marine, Inc.

An Extra Space, LLC

Anchor Dock & Lift

Beebe Lake Public Launch

Boat Happy Rentals

Bremer Jet Ski & Watercraft Rental, Inc.

Resorts & Lodges Near Grass

Fish Species

Fishing Guides Near Grass

Other Lakes in Wright County

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