Rush

Cook County

Near Maple Hill

DOW: 16029900

Northern PikeExcellent · 75

A 261-acre lake near Maple Hill in Cook County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (2)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.16 lbs

Catch rate: 7.2 per gill net · typical 1.2–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1982	7.17	-	2.16 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.

White Sucker

Average · 46

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.61 lbs

Catch rate: 5.7 per gill net · typical 2.6–11.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1982	5.67	-	1.61 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

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 3, 1982THIS LAKE HAS AN ABUNDANT NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION THAT SEEMS TO SHOW GROWTH UP TO A SIZE OF APPROXI- MATELY 21' THEN GROWTH SLOWS TO BELOW STATE AVER…

THIS LAKE HAS AN ABUNDANT NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION THAT SEEMS TO SHOW GROWTH UP TO A SIZE OF APPROXI- MATELY 21' THEN GROWTH SLOWS TO BELOW STATE AVER- AGES.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Rush?

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

Is there public access at Rush?

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

How deep is Rush?

Rush has a maximum depth of 54 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Rush last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Rush is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Rush have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Rush?

No — Rush has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.