Blackface

Northern pike and brown bullhead indices are above the third regional quartile. The catch indices for black bullhead, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and yellow perch are between the first and third regional quartiles. The index of abundance for blue- gill is below the first regional quartile. The indices of abundance for black bullhead, brown bull- head and yellow perch are above the third area quartile. Catch indices for northern pike, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass are between the first and third area quartiles. The trap net index for bluegill is below the first area quartile. North- ern pike ranged from one to eight plus years of age. Age two and age three fish dominated the sample with twenty five percent each; age one, age four and age six each made up thirteen percent of the sample. Growth the first, second and third increments were normal. Growth the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh increments progressed from forty five percent to sixty nine percent slower than normal. Pumpkinseed were all three years old. Growth rates for all three increments were normal. Bluegill were from four to eight years old. Growth for the first increment was eighty percent faster than normal and the second increment was sixty percent faster than normal. The third increment had a normal growth rate. The fourth and fifth increments were thirty three and twenty three percent slower than normal respectively. Largemouth bass were two and three years old. Growth for the first increment was twenty percent faster than normal, the second increments growth was thirty four percent faster than normal and the third increment had normal growth. Yellow perch ranged from three to seven years old with no dominate year class seen in the sample. Growth rates for all increments were within the range that is considered normal for yellow perch in Minnesota.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed in Blackface. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Blackface. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Blackface has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Blackface is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Blackface in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

No — Blackface has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.