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Frequently Asked Questions About Fourth Crow Wing Lake, MN
- How big is Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- How deep is Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Fourth Crow Wing Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
How big is Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
How deep is Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Greater Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Fourth Crow Wing Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Fourth Crow Wing Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Fourth Crow Wing is a 440.6 acre lake located in southern Hubbard County, eight miles south of Nevis. Fourth Crow Wing is a very shallow lake with a maximum depth of only 10 feet. Due to its shallow depth, Fourth Crow Wing has abundant growth of both submerged and emergent aquatic vegetation such as wild rice, hardstem bulrush, and water lilies. There is a public access located on the east shore. The Crow Wing River connects Fourth Crow Wing to Third Crow Wing allowing boating access between the two lakes. There is a dam below the Fifth Crow Wing Lake that prohibits boat travel between these two lakes. There is a canoe portage around the dam, and 6.5 miles of river between Fifth and Fourth Crow Wing.
Fourth Crow Wing is a popular Panfish and Northern Pike lake. Anglers can expect to find good numbers of Bluegill and Pumpkinseed in the 6-8 inch size range and Black Crappie in the 9-12 inch size range. Abundant Northern Pike spawning habitat of shallow submerged and flooded aquatic vegetation results in excellent reproduction and recruitment of pike in Fourth Crow Wing. Anglers will find lots of small, "hammer handle" pike in Fourth Crow Wing. Sampled Northern Pike had an average length and weight of 19.3 inches and 1.6 pounds, with pike measured up to 28.9 inches. Anglers will find a low to moderate Largemouth bass population in Fourth Crow Wing when compared to other lakes in the Crow Wing chain. Anglers have reported catching large bass in the lake. Present and past surveys have shown Fourth Crow Wing to have a low Walleye population. Other species sampled included high numbers of White Sucker, and moderate numbers of Bowfin (Dogfish), Yellow Bullhead, and Shorthead Redhorse. Brown Bullhead, Black Bullhead, Greater Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, and Common Carp were sampled in low numbers.
No aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Fourth 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.
What is the average air temp for Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
Are there any state parks near Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Fourth Crow Wing Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Third Crow Wing Lake | 0.9 mi | 643 | 35 ft |
| Island Lake | 1.3 mi | 78 | 46 ft |
| Island Lake | 1.4 mi | 225 | 32 ft |
| Wolf Lake | 2.1 mi | 261 | 12 ft |
| Second Crow Wing Lake | 2.6 mi | 221 | 35 ft |
| Big Stony Lake | 2.7 mi | 343 | 24 ft |
| Shinker Lake | 2.8 mi | 58 | 14 ft |
| First Crow Wing Lake | 2.9 mi | 522 | 15 ft |
| Fifth Crow Wing Lake | 3.4 mi | 400 | 35 ft |
| Palmer Lake | 3.7 mi | 146 | 21 ft |
