Meadow

Beltrami County

Near Turtle River

DOW: 04005000

PumpkinseedExcellent · 84Rock BassExcellent · 75BluegillGood · 69

A 106-acre lake near Turtle River in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (8)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 84

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 13.3 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	13.25	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Excellent · 75

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	1.00	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1985	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.48 lbs

Catch rate: 12.8 per trap net · typical 8.3–50.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	12.75	-	0.48 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.8–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	0.25	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	0.75	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1985	9.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	12.50	-	1.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1985	0.75	-	1.33 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.

Brown Bullhead

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.65 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	0.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1985	1.25	-	0.65 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Poor · 13

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–16.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 20, 1985	0.50	-	0.10 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).

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 20, 1985SPECIES COMPOSTION CONSISTS OF A TYPICAL CENTRAR- CHID COMMUNITY WITH NOP, BLG, PKS, AND BOF ABOVE LOCAL AND STATE MEDIANS. BLB, BRB,YEP, AND BLC BELO…

SPECIES COMPOSTION CONSISTS OF A TYPICAL CENTRAR- CHID COMMUNITY WITH NOP, BLG, PKS, AND BOF ABOVE LOCAL AND STATE MEDIANS. BLB, BRB,YEP, AND BLC BELOW STATE AND LOCAL MEDIAN. BLG COULD PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT FISHERY WITH FISH GREATER THAN 10 COLLECTED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Meadow?

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

Is there public access at Meadow?

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

How deep is Meadow?

Meadow has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Meadow last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Meadow is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Meadow have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Meadow?

No — Meadow 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.