Fourth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Fourth Crow Wing Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Fourth Crow Wing Lake, MN
- How big is Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
- How deep is Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
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- Are there boat launches on Fourth Crow Wing Lake?
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- 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?
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
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Fourth Crow Wing Lake was conducted beginning on July 1st, 2019 by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program Staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at 10 sampling stations, but five stations were sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample three stations, a 15-foot seine was used at two stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at five stations. Nearshore sampling captured 20 species of fish including six species that were intolerant of disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, Least Darter, and Pugnose Shiner) and zero that were tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from the week of June 3rd, 2019 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g. Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g. Black Bullhead and Common Carp). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Data from this survey indicates Fourth Crow Wing Lake is in good health as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Crow Wing River Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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 | 1.4 mi | 225 | 32 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 40 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 94 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 72 | |
| Little Stony Lake | 2.0 mi | 67 | |
| Sunday Lake | 2.5 mi | 62 | |
| Second Crow Wing Lake | 2.6 mi | 221 | 35 ft |
| Big Stony Lake | 2.7 mi | 343 | 24 ft |
| Bladder Lake | 2.8 mi | 227 |
