Sixth Crow Wing Lake
About Sixth Crow Wing Lake
Sixth Crow Wing Lake is a 346-acre lake near Nevis in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 15 feet, and has roughly 3.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Sixth Crow Wing Lake
- 346 acres, up to 40 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 8.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 346 acres
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 160 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
- 14
- 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
- 6
- Earliest
- April 12, 2015
- Latest
- April 17, 2004
- Most recent
- April 12, 2015
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 Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
Sixth Crow Wing Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Nevis. It covers 346 acres and reaches 40 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
Sixth Crow Wing Lake covers 346 acres with about 3.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 40 feet and its average depth is about 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Sixth 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 Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
Yes. Sixth 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 Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Sixth 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 Sixth Crow Wing Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Sixth Crow Wing Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
Are there special fishing regulations on Sixth 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 Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 15, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 12, 2015 and the latest is April 17, 2004.