Raspberry

Aitkin County

Near Aitkin

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PumpkinseedGood · 64BluegillGood · 54Yellow PerchGood · 50

A 17-acre lake near Aitkin in Aitkin County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (6)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1983	1.50	-	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 54

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1983	2.25	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1983	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1983	2.00	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 31, 1983	0.50	-	0.62 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 74

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.78 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per trap net · typical 0.9–4.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1983	4.75	-	0.78 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1983	3.25	-	0.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 31, 1983Net catches are probably not entirely reliable. The fish were dead overnight in the trap nets indicating an oxygen depletion. A judgement of the popul…

Net catches are probably not entirely reliable. The fish were dead overnight in the trap nets indicating an oxygen depletion. A judgement of the population based on this netting would be northern pike, black and yellow bullhead, pumpkinseed, and probably yellow perch (taken only in trap nets) exhibit average size populations for lakes in this region; bowfin numbers are high and bluegills low. Bluegill and pumpkinseed captured were large.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Raspberry?

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

Is there public access at Raspberry?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Raspberry. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Raspberry?

Raspberry has a maximum depth of 23 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Raspberry last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Raspberry is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Raspberry have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Raspberry?

No — Raspberry has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.