Ludlow Pit
A 28-acre lake near Waskish in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and trout. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (11)
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982
Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 300.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1982 | 300.00 | - | 0.07 lbs |
| Aug 2, 1982 | 17.00 | - | 0.09 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1979 | 5.33 | - | 0.16 lbs |
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982
Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 30.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1982 | 12.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 2, 1982 | 30.00 | - | 0.07 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1979 | 2.67 | - | 0.19 lbs |
Bluegill
Stocked 2025Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 24.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 1991 | 24.33 | - | 0.08 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1979 | 5.00 | - | 0.43 lbs |
Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | adults | 456 | 152.0 |
| 2024 | adults | 704 | 201.0 |
| 2023 | adults | 1,084 | 271.0 |
| 2022 | adults | 1,016 | 254.0 |
| 2021 | adults | 738 | 194.0 |
| 2020 | adults | 375 | 88.0 |
| 2019 | adults | 1,267 | 264.0 |
| 2018 | adults | 1,380 | 363.2 |
| 2017 | adults | 385 | 154.0 |
| 2016 | adults | 570 | 190.0 |
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982
Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1982 | 2.00 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Aug 2, 1982 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1979 | 0.33 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1979 | 0.33 | - | 0.43 lbs |
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982
Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1982 | 1.00 | - | 1.25 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1979 | 2.00 | - | 0.75 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Stocked 2025Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | adults | 10 | 10.0 |
| 2024 | adults | 29 | 29.0 |
| 2022 | adults | 12 | 6.0 |
| 2021 | adults | 10 | 10.0 |
| 2020 | adults | 76 | 42.0 |
| 2019 | adults | 1 | 1.0 |
Black Crappie
Stocked 2025Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | adults | 24 | 5.0 |
| 2024 | adults | 196 | 49.0 |
| 2023 | adults | 15 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | adults | 8 | 2.0 |
| 2021 | adults | 52 | 15.0 |
| 2019 | adults | 34 | 19.0 |
| 2018 | adults | 67 | 31.9 |
| 2017 | adults | 50 | 25.0 |
Pumpkinseed
Stocked 2025Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | adults | 52 | 13.0 |
| 2024 | adults | 40 | 10.0 |
| 2023 | adults | 75 | 15.0 |
| 2022 | adults | 78 | 13.0 |
| 2021 | adults | 309 | 50.0 |
| 2020 | adults | 74 | 16.0 |
| 2019 | adults | 72 | 15.0 |
| 2017 | adults | 228 | 76.0 |
| 2016 | adults | 96 | 24.0 |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 1991 | 1.67 | - | 1.30 lbs |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 2.50 lbs |
| Jun 28, 1979 | 2.00 | - | 0.88 lbs |
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982
Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1982 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Fishing Regulations
Statewide limits
Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.
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)
Rock Bass
30
Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers
no limit
Bullhead
100
Biologist Notes
August 15, 1991THE WTS GILLNET CATCH IS WITHIN THE QUARTILES FOR BOTH WEIGHTS AND NUMBERS PER LIFT. THE BLG AND NUMBERS PER TRAPNET LIFT ARE WITHIN THE 1ST AND 3RD Q…
THE WTS GILLNET CATCH IS WITHIN THE QUARTILES FOR BOTH WEIGHTS AND NUMBERS PER LIFT. THE BLG AND NUMBERS PER TRAPNET LIFT ARE WITHIN THE 1ST AND 3RD QUARTILES. THE GROWTH RATES APPEAR NORMAL BUT ONLY THREE FISH OVER 6 FISH WERE DOMINANT WITH SHORELINE SEINING SHOWING A LARGE YOY POPULATION WHICH MAY SLOW THE GROWTH RATE. THERE APPEARS TO BE EXCELLENT REPRODUCTION FOR THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPAWNING AREA AVAILABLE.
August 2, 1982PAN FISH HAVE INCREASED DRAMATICALLY SINCE 1979. RAINBOW TROUT ARE PRESENT FROM THE 1982 STOCKING, BUT NO PREVIOUSLY STOCKED FISH WERE TAKEN THIS YEAR…
PAN FISH HAVE INCREASED DRAMATICALLY SINCE 1979. RAINBOW TROUT ARE PRESENT FROM THE 1982 STOCKING, BUT NO PREVIOUSLY STOCKED FISH WERE TAKEN THIS YEAR BY ANGLERS OR BY NETTING.
June 28, 1979PANFISH WERE INTRODUCED IN 1976 AS A SUPPLEMENTAL FISHERY IN THE WASKISH AREA. RAINBOW TROUT WERE SUPPLEMENTED AS A PUT AND TAKE FISHERY BEGINNING IN…
PANFISH WERE INTRODUCED IN 1976 AS A SUPPLEMENTAL FISHERY IN THE WASKISH AREA. RAINBOW TROUT WERE SUPPLEMENTED AS A PUT AND TAKE FISHERY BEGINNING IN 1979. SUCKERS AND PERCH ARE PRESENT FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Ludlow Pit?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, and Rock Bass in Ludlow Pit. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Ludlow Pit?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Ludlow Pit. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Ludlow Pit?
Ludlow Pit has a maximum depth of 17 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Ludlow Pit last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Ludlow Pit is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Ludlow Pit have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Ludlow Pit in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
Are there special fishing regulations on Ludlow Pit?
No — Ludlow Pit 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.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 27.9 acres
- Max Depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.68 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed