Minnesota · ranked from DNR surveys
Best largemouth bass lakes in Anoka County
The DNR has surveyed largemouth bass in 20 lakes in Anoka County. The 7 ranked below are the ones that earn a grade on this site. Grades come from survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history, scored the same way for every lake on the live map.
Crooked Lake is first at B+. The DNR caught 81.6 largemouth bass per hour of electrofishing in the 2021 survey, and the biggest was 19 inches. Ham Lake is second at C+. 29% of its largemouth bass measured over 15 inches. Linwood Lake is third at C+, and its biggest largemouth bass was 13 inches.
| # | Lake | Grade | Acres | Survey catch rate | Over 15" | Biggest Surveyed | Avg wt | Surveyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crooked Lake | B+ | 115 | 81.6/hr in electrofishing | 23% | 19" | 0.2 lb | 2021 |
| 2 | Ham Lake | C+ | 155 | — | 29% | 16" | 1.1 lb | 2016 |
| 3 | Linwood Lake | C+ | 572 | — | 0% | 13" | 0.8 lb | 2021 |
| 4 | Centerville Lake | C+ | 474 | — | 0% | 13" | 0.9 lb | 2025 |
| 5 | Otter Lake | C+ | 302 | — | 0% | 10" | 0.4 lb | 2019 |
| 6 | Peltier Lake | C | 552 | 10.8/hr in electrofishing | 21% | 18" | 1.3 lb | 2025 |
| 7 | George Lake | C− | 489 | 11.8/hr in electrofishing | 11% | 15" | 1.1 lb | 2024 |
Also ranked in Anoka County: Northern pike · Crappie · Bluegill · Yellow perch
All of Minnesota: Best largemouth bass lakes in Minnesota
Grades are based on Minnesota DNR survey data: how many fish the DNR caught (scaled by lake size), how many reached quality size, and the biggest fish measured. Each lake's page has the numbers behind its grade. The table shows each lake's most recent survey year.