Myrtle

Beltrami County

Near Debs

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PumpkinseedExcellent · 78Black CrappieGood · 64Rock BassGood · 61

A 118-acre lake near Debs in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (9)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 9.6 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	9.60	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	0.50	-	0.70 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 26, 1985	0.20	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 5.2 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	5.20	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 30.2 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	30.20	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 26, 1985	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.21 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	3.50	-	2.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	11.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 43

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	1.00	-	0.26 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.

Black Bullhead

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	0.20	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Poor · 6

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1985	0.20	-	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).

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

June 26, 1985THE PRESENT POPULATION STATUS IS TYPICAL OF CENT- RARCHID ECOLOGICAL TYPE LAKE WITH BLUEGILL, PUMP- KINSEED AND ROCK BASS ABOVE LOCAL LAKE MEDIANS. AL…

THE PRESENT POPULATION STATUS IS TYPICAL OF CENT- RARCHID ECOLOGICAL TYPE LAKE WITH BLUEGILL, PUMP- KINSEED AND ROCK BASS ABOVE LOCAL LAKE MEDIANS. ALTHOUGH NORTHERN PIKE, LARGEMOUTH BASS, BLACK CRAPPIE AND YELLOW PERCH ARE BELOW LOCAL MEDIANS, THEIR NUMBERS ARE NOT REALLY REFLECTED BECAUSE OF LIMITED AREAS TO SET NETS, AND THE NEXT SURVEY SHOULD CONSIDER SETTING SUSPENDED NETS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Myrtle?

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

Is there public access at Myrtle?

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

How deep is Myrtle?

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

When were the main sport fish in Myrtle last surveyed?

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

Does Myrtle have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Myrtle?

No — Myrtle 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.