Bible

Aitkin County

Near Hill City

DOW: 01014400

Northern PikeGood · 65Black CrappieGood · 62Yellow PerchGood · 59

A 19-acre lake near Hill City in Aitkin County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (9)

Northern Pike

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.08 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	3.00	-	3.08 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 10, 1989	0.75	-	0.57 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	5.50	-	5.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.62 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.75	-	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	1.00	-	0.62 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	3.50	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	1.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	1.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	1.00	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 14.3 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	14.25	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	2.00	-	0.04 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	0.50	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	4.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	2.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 11, 1984	3.67	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	1.00	-	3.00 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.

White Sucker

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 11, 1984	0.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 26

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1989	0.75	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 11, 1984	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill 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).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

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").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 10, 1989The trap net index for bowfin is above the third regional quartile. The trap net for yellow bullhead and black crappie are below the first regional qu…

The trap net index for bowfin is above the third regional quartile. The trap net for yellow bullhead and black crappie are below the first regional quartile for each species. Northern pike ranged from one to seven years of age. Growth rates for the first through fifth growth increments were normal. Bluegill ranged from two to seven years of age with strong year classes indicated for 1983 and 1984. Growth rates for the first through the third increments ranged from twenty-six to thirty-three percent slower than normal.

September 11, 1984The northern pike population is above state and local medians and are large. Bluegill are below state and local medians for abundance. Growth rates ar…

The northern pike population is above state and local medians and are large. Bluegill are below state and local medians for abundance. Growth rates are all good except for the bluegills which is slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bible?

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

Is there public access at Bible?

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

How deep is Bible?

Bible has a maximum depth of 45 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bible last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bible is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Bible have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Bible?

No — Bible has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.