Pike

Becker County

Near Elbow Lake Village

DOW: 03013900

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 92WalleyeGood · 68Rock BassGood · 66

A 124-acre lake near Elbow Lake Village in Becker County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (12)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 92

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 2.1 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	2.12	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.61 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	3.75	-	1.61 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1978	1.12	-	2.67 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	7.25	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1978	6.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 9.9 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1978	9.88	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 16.8 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	6.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 7, 1978	16.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 3.4 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	1.25	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1978	3.38	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	3.25	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1978	0.62	-	1.68 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 41

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.88 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	0.88	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1978	0.88	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.14 lbs

Catch rate: 2.1 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	2.12	-	1.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 60

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.89 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	1.12	-	0.89 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.83 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1978	0.75	-	1.83 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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)

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 7, 1978Average or better populations of all species present. No rough fish problem.

Average or better populations of all species present. No rough fish problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pike?

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

Is there public access at Pike?

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

How deep is Pike?

Pike has a maximum depth of 50 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pike last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pike is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Pike have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Pike?

No — Pike 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.