Size
282ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Child Lake
Crappie
Northern pike
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Perch
Walleye
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Muskellunge
Overview
Good numbers of quality size walleye and smallmouth. Well-known for trophy muskie. Good mix of weeds and structure helps the perch and crappie.
Child Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
- Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
Features
The Woman Lake Chain consists of three lakes (Woman, Girl and Child) totaling 5,446 acres that are connected by navigable channels. Caution must be used in navigating the narrow channel between Woman and Child Lakes. Several shallow rock and gravel bars are marked with buoys. In early spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources operates a walleye spawn stripping station in the channel between Woman and Child lakes.
Forage
Tullibee (Cisco), perch, darters, shiners and sucker are common. The greatest concentrations of tullibee are found in Woman Lake.
Seasonal Movements
There is a significant movement of walleye from Woman Lake toward the Boy River inlet. Many walleye also spawn along the rocky shoreline stretches of Woman Lake.
Weather
58°Feels like 58°
70°
46°
70°46°6:58 AM
7:25 PM
0 mph
North
0 in
Rain
30.33 inHg
Rising
ThursdayTh
70° / 46°
FridayFr
63° / 47°
SaturdaySa
67° / 47°
SundaySu
67° / 43°
MondayMo
64° / 43°
TuesdayTu
65° / 47°
Moon Phase
September 17, 2026
37% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22
WednesdayWe09/23
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Top Fish Species
Crappie
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
