Fifth Crow Wing Lake
About Fifth Crow Wing Lake
Fifth Crow Wing Lake is a 400-acre lake near Nevis in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 15 feet, and has roughly 4.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.2 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to northern pike, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 15, based on 33 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Fifth Crow Wing Lake
- 400 acres, up to 35 feet deep, near Nevis
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 7.2 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 400 acres
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 7.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 196 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 15
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Northern Pike: All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 15
- Years of record
- 33
- Earliest
- March 15, 2024
- Latest
- May 7, 2013
- Most recent
- April 17, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fifth Crow Wing Lake?
Fifth Crow Wing Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Nevis. It covers 400 acres and reaches 35 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Fifth Crow Wing Lake?
Fifth Crow Wing Lake covers 400 acres with about 4.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 35 feet and its average depth is about 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Fifth Crow Wing Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Fifth Crow Wing Lake?
Yes. Fifth Crow Wing Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Fifth Crow Wing Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Fifth Crow Wing Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Fifth Crow Wing Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Fifth Crow Wing Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
Are there special fishing regulations on Fifth Crow Wing Lake?
Yes. All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".
When does the ice go out on Fifth Crow Wing Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 15, from 33 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 15, 2024 and the latest is May 7, 2013.