Minnesota · Hubbard County
Seventh Crow Wing Lake Fishing guide
Seventh Crow Wing Lake sits in Hubbard County, Minnesota, and covers 262 acres, reaching 42 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 8.3 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 12 times, most recently in 2024, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Excellent numbers7per gill net18"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 46 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 46 fish
2024Lengths measured · 64 fish
2019Lengths measured · 66 fish
2014Lengths measured · 48 fish
2009Northern pikeJust a few4.3per gill net24"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 30 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 30 fish
2024Lengths measured · 35 fish
2019Lengths measured · 32 fish
2014Lengths measured · 21 fish
2009BluegillJust a few21.1per trap net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 157 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 157 fish
2024Lengths measured · 240 fish
2019Lengths measured · 372 fish
2014Lengths measured · 44 fish
2009CrappieJust a few1.6per trap net8"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 30 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 30 fish
2024Lengths measured · 33 fish
2019Lengths measured · 16 fish
2014Lengths measured · 25 fish
2009Yellow perchGood numbers4.8per gill net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 29 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 29 fish
2024Lengths measured · 153 fish
2019Lengths measured · 111 fish
2014Lengths measured · 31 fish
2009Rates 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 Seventh Crow Wing 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. On a lake that drops to 42 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.
- 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 42 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 | Northern pike |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27" | 19" | 30" |
| 2019 | 21" | 17" | 37" |
| 2014 | 25" | 18" | 34" |
| 2009 | 26" | 18" | 35" |
| 2002 | 24" | 15" | 31" |
| 1997 | 26" | 16" | 34" |
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
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 | 543 fingerlings · 226 yearlings · 9 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,368 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 1,531 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 200 yearlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2024 survey
Seventh Crow Wing Lake is located two miles southeast of Nevis in southern Hubbard County. Seventh Crow Wing is part of a chain of lakes running from Eleventh Crow Wing Lake at the headwaters, down to First Crow Wing Lake. Seventh Crow Wing Lake has a surface area of 261 acres and a maximum depth of 42 feet. A DNR-owned public access is located on the southeast shore of Seventh Crow Wing Lake, off Elk Haven Drive. This access is a carry in access only, and winter access is limited because of springs keeping water open through the winter.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Seventh Crow Wing Lake is in Lake Class 31. Class 31 lakes generally have very hard water, and regularly shaped shorelines. Other class 31 lakes in the Park Rapids area include: Second, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Crow Wings, Boulder, Duck, Evergreen, Hattie, Hinds, Shingobee, Tripp and Lower Twin.
Read the full DNR narrative
Walleyes were sampled in good numbers, and a good size for anglers with an average length of 16.6 inches. Walleyes ranged from 7.6 to 27.8 inches. Yellow Perch, an important forage species for both Walleye and Northern Pike were sampled in lower numbers. Most Yellow Perch were 5 - 8 inches, with just a few over 8 inches.
Anglers can expect to find good numbers of Northern Pike in Seventh Crow Wing Lake. Northern Pike had an average length and weight of 24.2 inches and 3.2 pounds, with fish measured up to 30 inches.
Summer sampling showed good numbers of Largemouth Bass. They had an average length of 12.4 inches, with fish sampled up to 19 inches.
Seventh Crow Wing Lake supports healthy panfish populations and can provide good fishing for Black Crappie and Bluegill. Black Crappie were sampled in moderate numbers compared to other local lakes. They had an average size of 7.7 inches, with crappies sampled up to 11 inches. Bluegills were sampled in good numbers. The majority sampled were 3.5 - 7.5 inches, but anglers will find larger Bluegill, up to 9 inches.
No aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Seventh Crow Wing Lake. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Seventh Crow Wing Lake fishing reports
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Public water access
Getting on the water
- County access: Undeveloped access located downstream on the Crow Wing River. Carry-in or small craft access only.
- Public access: Boating access from 6th Crow Wing Lake upstream to 7th Crow Wing.
DNR bathymetry
Seventh Crow Wing Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Sixth Crow Wing Lake · 346 ac · 1.9 mi
- Eighth Crow Wing Lake · 503 ac · 2.3 mi
- Deer Lake · 181 ac · 2.4 mi
- Belle Taine Lake · 1,497 ac · 2.7 mi
- Ham Lake · 194 ac · 2.7 mi
- Shallow Lake · 284 ac · 2.8 mi
- Owl Lake · 90 ac · 2.9 mi
- Fifth Crow Wing Lake · 400 ac · 3.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Seventh Crow Wing Lake?
Seventh Crow Wing Lake reaches 42 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 16 ft; about 46% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Seventh Crow Wing Lake?
Seventh Crow Wing Lake covers 262 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Seventh Crow Wing Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Seventh Crow Wing Lake average 8.3 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Seventh Crow Wing Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2024) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Seventh Crow Wing Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2018.
Does Seventh Crow Wing Lake have a public access?
Yes. Seventh Crow Wing Lake has 2 public access sites, including a County access (Undeveloped access located downstream on the Crow Wing River. Carry-in or small craft access only.).
How big do walleye get in Seventh Crow Wing Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 27"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1997.
When was Seventh Crow Wing Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Seventh Crow Wing Lake in 2024, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
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