Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Lizzie Lake Fishing guide
Lizzie Lake is a 414-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, reaching 13 ft at its deepest point. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 2 times, most recently in 1988, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets. That survey is 38 years old now.
DNR survey data
Fish species
The DNR last surveyed Lizzie Lake in 1988. Ratings need a survey from the last 20 years, so this page lists the species from that older record without numbers.
- Walleye
- Largemouth bass
- Northern pike
- Bluegill
- Crappie
- Yellow perch
How to fish Lizzie Lake through the year
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds.
- 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. With 98% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows. A 13-ft bowl cools fast, so the fall window comes early here.
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn.
- 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. With 98% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze. A 13-ft bowl cools fast, so the fall window comes early here.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Walleye · Trolling
Snap Weights + Stickbaits
4–5" suspending or slow-floating stickbait
Largemouth bass · Hardbaits
Topwater Popper
2.5–3" concave-face popper
Largemouth bass · Hardbaits
Hollow-Body Frog
3–3.5" hollow-body frog
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 370,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 370,000 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 1988 survey
Test netting on Lizzie Lake indicated a high population of northern pike, white sucker, bluegill and yellow perch. Average populations of bowfin, black, yellow and brown bullheads, pumpkinseeds, black crappies and walleyes. Catch rates were compared with lake group 5 medians for the Brainerd area. Northern pike sampled indicated excellent growth rates for this area. Age classes two thru six were represented with two and three year old fish comprising 69% of the sample. Length frequencies ranged from 14 to 30 inches. Individual weights averaged nearly 3 pounds apiece. Bluegills were aged from 2 to 7 years old, and all showed average growth rates. Four year old fish comprised nearly 50% of the sample. Individual lengths ranged from 3-9 inches. Black crappies indicated an average catch rate with most small size fish. Lengths ranged from 5 to 11 inches with 50% in the 5 inch length group. Growth rates were average for all age groups. Yellow perch were abundant when compared to catch rates of similar lakes in the area. Ages 2-7 were sampled and all indicated slow growth rates. Individual lengths ranged from 5 to 9 inches. Five and 6 inch fish comprised 95% of the sample. Walleyes were present in average numbers with length frequencies from 20-25%. Growth rates were not determined. Black bullheads were very abundant in the gill net catches but very few were taken in the trapnets. Individual lengths ranged from 5 to 10 1/2 inches. Seventy-eight percent of the sample were between 8 and 10 inches. Yellow and brown bullheads were also present in average numbers when compared to medians of similar lakes in the Brainerd area. Pumpkinseed sunfish were present in average numbers. Lengths of individual fish ranged from 3 to 7 inches.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Lizzie Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Lizzie Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Lizzie Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Lizzie Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Jail Lake · 184 ac · 1.2 mi
- Ada Lake · 963 ac · 2.1 mi
- Hattie Lake · 588 ac · 3.4 mi
- Hand Lake · 289 ac · 3.6 mi
- Ponto Lake · 388 ac · 5 mi
- Hay Lake · 364 ac · 5.1 mi
- Blind Lake · 76 ac · 5.3 mi
- Johnson Lake · 90 ac · 5.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Lizzie Lake?
Lizzie Lake reaches 13 ft at its deepest point; about 98% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Lizzie Lake?
Lizzie Lake covers 414 acres with about 5.7 miles of shoreline.
What fish are in Lizzie Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 1988) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Is Lizzie Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2019.
Does Lizzie Lake have a public access?
Yes. Lizzie Lake has one public access site: Lizzie Lake (trailer launch).
When was Lizzie Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Lizzie Lake in 1988, the most recent of 2 surveys on record. That is more than 20 years ago, so this page lists species without ratings.
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