Dead

Becker County

Near Evergreen

DOW: 03016000

WalleyeExcellent · 77Rock BassGood · 60BluegillGood · 56

A 270-acre lake near Evergreen in Becker County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1976.

Fish Species (9)

Walleye

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.67 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net · typical 0.8–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	10.50	-	1.67 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 60

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.48 lbs

Catch rate: 0.62 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	0.62	-	0.48 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 56

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.95 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 3.5–57.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	0.25	-	0.95 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 12.0 per gill net · typical 2–22.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	9.12	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 14, 1976	12.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 0.7–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	0.12	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 40

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.40 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2–10.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	5.00	-	1.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1976	2.25	-	1.50 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 · 80

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.57 lbs

Catch rate: 23.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	131.00	-	0.42 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1976	23.50	-	0.57 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.95 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	5.00	-	1.95 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1976	5.50	-	1.98 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1976	31.50	-	0.47 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 14, 1976	5.50	-	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets

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).

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

June 14, 1976High population of northern pike, walleye, perch, bowfin, and bullheads. Low on bass and panfishes.

High population of northern pike, walleye, perch, bowfin, and bullheads. Low on bass and panfishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Dead?

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

Is there public access at Dead?

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

How deep is Dead?

Dead has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Dead last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Dead is from 1976. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Dead have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Dead?

No — Dead has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.