Minnesota · Hubbard County
Eleventh Crow Wing Lake Fishing guide
Eleventh Crow Wing Lake sits in Hubbard County, Minnesota, and covers 751 acres, reaching 80 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 13.7 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 13 times, most recently in 2021, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Good numbers4.6per gill net18"Typical29"Biggest
Lengths measured · 57 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 57 fish
2021Lengths measured · 115 fish
2016Lengths measured · 91 fish
2011Lengths measured · 102 fish
2006Largemouth bassJust a few11.6per hr (electrofishing)9"Typical15"Biggest
Lengths measured · 32 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 32 fish
2021Lengths measured · 128 fish
2016Lengths measured · 51 fish
2011Lengths measured · 88 fish
2006Northern pikeJust a few2.1per gill net21"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 25 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 25 fish
2021Lengths measured · 48 fish
2016Lengths measured · 47 fish
2011Lengths measured · 64 fish
2006BluegillJust a few18.8per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 230 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 230 fish
2021Lengths measured · 535 fish
2016Lengths measured · 122 fish
2011Lengths measured · 309 fish
2006CrappieJust a few1.1per trap net7"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 19 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 19 fish
2021Lengths measured · 9 fish
2016Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 11 fish
2011Lengths measured · 20 fish
2006Yellow perchGood numbers8.9per gill net6"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 120 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 120 fish
2021Lengths measured · 329 fish
2016Lengths measured · 117 fish
2011Lengths measured · 184 fish
2006Rock bassExcellent numbers1.4per seine haul5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 47 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 47 fish
2021Lengths measured · 129 fish
2016Lengths measured · 54 fish
2011Lengths measured · 40 fish
2006Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Eleventh Crow Wing Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. At 13.7 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure. On a lake that drops to 80 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn. At 13.7 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Largemouth are on the shallow spawning flats and protected bays, where beds go on firm bottom next to isolated cover.
- Summer
- Largemouth are in and along the weeds: cabbage and milfoil edges, matted cover and shade. On a lake that drops to 80 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Walleye | Largemouth bass | Smallmouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29" | 15" | 13" |
| 2016 | 27" | 19" | — |
| 2011 | 29" | 19" | — |
| 2006 | 29" | 18" | — |
| 2001 | 28" | 15" | — |
| 1996 | 27" | 20" | — |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Free Rig
Creature bait or magnum finesse worm
Smallmouth bass · Soft plastics
Drop Shot (Finesse Plastic)
4" finesse worm or 3" minnow-profile plastic
Smallmouth bass · Jigs & bladed
Tail Spinner
Compact lead body with a free-spinning blade on the tail
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 7,200 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 7,480 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 5,496 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 7,480 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 7,140 fingerlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2021 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Eleventh Crow Wing Lake was conducted on August 9-10, 2021 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. Nearshore sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all fourteen sampling stations. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample nine stations, and a 15-foot seine was used at five stations due to the site conditions (soft sediments and dense vegetation). Nearshore sampling captured 19 species of fish including eight species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Least Darter, Mimic Shiner, Rock Bass) and two species that are tolerant of disturbance (Fathead Minnow and Green Sunfish).
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a July 2021 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Blackchin Shiner, Least Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Common Carp and Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Read the full DNR narrative
Data from this survey indicates Eleventh Crow Wing Lake is healthy as indicated by an exceptionally high FIBI score, well above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Crow Wing River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Eleventh Crow Wing Lake fishing reports
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Public water access
Getting on the water
- 11th Crow Wing Lake (trailer launch)
- 11th Crow Wing Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
DNR bathymetry
Eleventh Crow Wing Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Shingobee Lake · 172 ac · 1.8 mi
- Big Bass Lake · 133 ac · 1.9 mi
- Tenth Crow Wing Lake · 175 ac · 2.4 mi
- Indian Lake · 51 ac · 3.2 mi
- Ninth Crow Wing Lake · 232 ac · 3.4 mi
- Howard Lake · 386 ac · 3.6 mi
- Island Lake · 78 ac · 3.7 mi
- Owl Lake · 90 ac · 4.3 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Eleventh Crow Wing Lake?
Eleventh Crow Wing Lake reaches 80 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 32 ft; about 23% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Eleventh Crow Wing Lake?
Eleventh Crow Wing Lake covers 751 acres with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Eleventh Crow Wing Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Eleventh Crow Wing Lake average 13.7 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Eleventh Crow Wing Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2021) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Eleventh Crow Wing Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Eleventh Crow Wing Lake have a public access?
Yes. Eleventh Crow Wing Lake has 2 public access sites, including 11th Crow Wing Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Eleventh Crow Wing Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 29"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1996.
When was Eleventh Crow Wing Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Eleventh Crow Wing Lake in 2021, the most recent of 13 surveys on record.
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