Minnesota · Crow Wing County
Rogers Lake Fishing guide
Rogers Lake covers 240 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, reaching 64 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 15.5 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 17 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
No recent survey rating.
Largemouth bassFair numbers43.9per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 120 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 120 fish
2025Lengths measured · 20 fish
2019Lengths measured · 11 fish
2013Lengths measured · 101 fish
2008Northern pikeJust a few4.2per gill net16"Typical35"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 26 fish
2025Lengths measured · 52 fish
2019Lengths measured · 49 fish
2013Lengths measured · 45 fish
2008BluegillJust a few25.2per trap net7"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1265 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 237 fish
2025Lengths measured · 719 fish
2025Lengths measured · 309 fish
2022Lengths measured · 148 fish
2019CrappieJust a few1.2per trap net10"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 187 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 22 fish
2025Lengths measured · 127 fish
2025Lengths measured · 38 fish
2022Lengths measured · 15 fish
2019Rates 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 Rogers Lake through the year
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn. At 15.5 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 64 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.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth. At 15.5 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find. On a lake that drops to 64 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
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 | Largemouth bass | Northern pike | Bluegill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17" | 35" | 9" |
| 2022 | — | — | 9" |
| 2019 | 13" | 36" | 9" |
| 2016 | — | — | 8" |
| 2013 | 14" | 38" | 9" |
| 2010 | — | — | 8" |
| 2008 | 18" | 32" | 9" |
| 2004 | 20" | 33" | 8" |
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:
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
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
Bluegill · Soft plastics
Tungsten Jig + Micro Plastic
1–1.5" micro plastic
Bluegill · Live bait
Clip-On Bobber + Worm
half to whole garden nightcrawler
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MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Rogers is a 240-acre lake near the town of Emily in Crow Wing County. A DNR administered access is on the west side of the lake. Bluegill and Black Crappie are the primary management species. Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike are secondary management species. Rogers has a special fishing regulation for Crappies (daily limit of 5) and Sunfish (daily limit of 5). A standard survey using gill nets and trap nets was conducted in 2025 to assess fish populations and provide angler information.
Bluegill numbers (25.2 per trap net) were up from the previous survey with 43 percent of Bluegills being 7 inches or larger and 8 percent at least 8 inches in length. Growth was above average for this lake type, with Bluegills averaging 5.0 inches at age 4. Black Crappie numbers were down from previous surveys in trap nets, but up in gill nets. Some nicer fish were sampled with 91 percent measuring 8 inches or larger and 55 percent measuring 10 inches or larger. Growth was average for this lake type, with fish averaging 8.7 inches at age 4. Anglers should expect both a harvest opportunity and a potential trophy, with Bluegill over 9 inches and Black Crappie over 13 inches sampled.
Read the full DNR narrative
The Largemouth Bass electrofishing catch in 2025 (78.5 per hour) was similar to the previous survey, with past catches ranging from 25.4 to 80.0 per hour. Electrofishing fish ranged in length from 7.3 to 17.7 inches with an average length of 12.5 inches.
Northern Pike numbers (4.2 per gill net) are down from previous surveys with fish up to 35 inches captured. Anglers should have good opportunities to harvest fish with 80 percent of the fish below the 22 to 26 inch protected slot, as well as a shot at a trophy with 16 percent of the fish above the slot. Releasing larger pike is encouraged to help maintain the quality size.
Other species sampled in the latest survey include Bowfin (Dogfish), Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and Yellow Bullhead.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Rogers Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Rogers 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
- Roger Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Rogers Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Island Lake · 240 ac · 1.5 mi
- Upper Dean Lake · 259 ac · 1.8 mi
- Ross Lake · 492 ac · 2.9 mi
- Twin Lake · 79 ac · 3.5 mi
- Stark Lake · 217 ac · 4.2 mi
- Perry Lake · 164 ac · 4.5 mi
- Emily Lake · 721 ac · 4.7 mi
- Dolney Lake · 272 ac · 5.2 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Rogers Lake?
Rogers Lake reaches 64 ft at its deepest point; about 35% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Rogers Lake?
Rogers Lake covers 240 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Rogers Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Rogers Lake average 15.5 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Rogers Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Rogers Lake stocked?
No stocking is on record for Rogers Lake in the DNR's stocking database.
Does Rogers Lake have a public access?
Yes. Rogers Lake has one public access site: Roger Lake (trailer launch).
How big do largemouth bass get in Rogers Lake?
The biggest largemouth bass measured in recent DNR surveys taped 17"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 2004.
When was Rogers Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Rogers Lake in 2025, the most recent of 17 surveys on record.
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