Puposky

Beltrami County

Near Puposky

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Northern PikeExcellent · 78Yellow PerchGood · 63

A 2,177-acre lake near Puposky in Beltrami County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 78

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 1.2–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1986	7.00	-	3.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 23, 1986	1.00	-	1.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 24.0 per gill net · typical 3–22.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1986	9.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1986	24.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Black Bullhead

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 25.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–78.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1986	82.00	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 23, 1986	25.00	-	0.20 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).

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

July 23, 1986LAKE PUPOSKY IS A WINTERKILL LAKE THAT PROVIDES A NORTHERN PIKE AND YELLOW PERCH SPORT FISHERY. DURING A PERIODS OF SEVERAL YEARS WITH NO WINTER- KILL…

LAKE PUPOSKY IS A WINTERKILL LAKE THAT PROVIDES A NORTHERN PIKE AND YELLOW PERCH SPORT FISHERY. DURING A PERIODS OF SEVERAL YEARS WITH NO WINTER- KILL THERE IS A GOOD POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENT NORTHERN PIKE ANGLING AND SPEARING. THE POPULATION OF NORTHERN PIKE IS ABOVE LOCAL AND STATE MEDIANS WITH FISH UP TO SEVEN YEARS OF AGE AND OVER.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Puposky?

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

Is there public access at Puposky?

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

How deep is Puposky?

Puposky has a maximum depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Puposky last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Puposky is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Puposky have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Puposky?

No — Puposky has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.