Minnesota · Hubbard County
Sixth Crow Wing Lake Fishing guide
Sixth Crow Wing Lake sits in Hubbard County, Minnesota, and covers 346 acres, reaching 40 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 8.4 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 13 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2025Fair numbers3.8per gill net15"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 34 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 34 fish
2024Lengths measured · 45 fish
2019Lengths measured · 45 fish
2014Lengths measured · 65 fish
2009Northern pikeFair numbers7.2per gill net22"Typical36"Biggest
Lengths measured · 71 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 71 fish
2024Lengths measured · 46 fish
2019Lengths measured · 75 fish
2014Lengths measured · 70 fish
2009BluegillJust a few23.6per trap net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 815 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 815 fish
2024Lengths measured · 1932 fish
2019Lengths measured · 157 fish
2014Lengths measured · 100 fish
2009CrappieJust a few2per trap net8"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 161 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 161 fish
2024Lengths measured · 209 fish
2019Lengths measured · 17 fish
2014Lengths measured · 49 fish
2009Yellow perchGood numbers6.3per gill net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 58 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 58 fish
2024Lengths measured · 271 fish
2019Lengths measured · 361 fish
2014Lengths measured · 224 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 Sixth 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 40 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.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth.
- 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 40 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 | Walleye | Northern pike | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23" | 36" | 14" |
| 2019 | 28" | 34" | 19" |
| 2014 | 25" | 35" | 19" |
| 2009 | 26" | 36" | 18" |
| 2004 | 26" | 38" | 19" |
| 1999 | 26" | 40" | 19" |
| 1994 | 27" | 34" | 17" |
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
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
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
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 4,000 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 3,063 fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 3,617 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 3,520 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 3,200 fingerlings |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Temperature and dissolved oxygen measurements were collected from the deepest basin in Sixth Crow Wing Lake on August 1st, 2025. This was done to evaluate the quantity and quality of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee, the most sensitive coldwater species present in this lake. Cisco require a layer of oxythermal habitat that contains water temperatures below 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) and dissolved oxygen concentrations above 3.0 mg/L. Based on data collected from the deepest basin (maximum sampled depth was 33.1 feet), the water temperature decreased to 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) at 17.3 feet and the dissolved oxygen concentration decreased to 3.0 mg/L at 21.6 feet at the time of sampling. This layer in the water column was 4.3 feet, indicating oxythermal habitat for Cisco was present.
Further, the temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 16.9 degrees C (62.4 degrees F). TDO3 values cooler than 21.2 degrees C (70.2 degrees F) indicate that oxythermal conditions were suitable for Cisco at the time of the survey.
Read the full DNR narrative
Data collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during the period of maximum oxythermal stress (July 26th to Aug 24th) in 5 years, between 2009-2024, indicated suitable oxythermal habitat in most years surveyed, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2014 when the suitable oxythermal habitat layer was 0 feet thick. When adequate oxythermal habitat is not available, Cisco are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and experience higher levels of stress.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Sixth Crow Wing Lake fishing reports
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Public water access
Getting on the water
- 6th Crow Wing Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Sixth Crow Wing Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Fifth Crow Wing Lake · 400 ac · 1.5 mi
- Belle Taine Lake · 1,497 ac · 1.6 mi
- Seventh Crow Wing Lake · 262 ac · 1.9 mi
- Shallow Lake · 284 ac · 2.9 mi
- Deer Lake · 181 ac · 3 mi
- Island Lake · 225 ac · 3.2 mi
- Fourth Crow Wing Lake · 434 ac · 3.7 mi
- Round Lake · 45 ac · 3.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
Sixth Crow Wing Lake reaches 40 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 15 ft; about 46% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
Sixth Crow Wing Lake covers 346 acres with about 3.8 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Sixth Crow Wing Lake average 8.4 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Sixth Crow Wing Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
Does Sixth Crow Wing Lake have a public access?
Yes. Sixth Crow Wing Lake has one public access site: 6th Crow Wing Lake (trailer launch).
How big do walleye get in Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
The biggest walleye measured in recent DNR surveys taped 23"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1994.
When was Sixth Crow Wing Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Sixth Crow Wing Lake in 2025, the most recent of 13 surveys on record.
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