Allen

Cook County

Near Grand Marais

DOW: 16032000

WalleyeGood · 71Yellow PerchAverage · 38Smallmouth BassAverage · 32

A 48-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1998.

Fish Species (6)

Walleye

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.8"

Avg Weight

2.04 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye88% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 12%Largest sampled 20"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1998	2.67	17.8"	2.04 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch7% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 93%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1998	5.00	5.7"	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Average · 32

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.7"

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.8–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1998	1.00	10.7"	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 16

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.0"

Avg Weight

1.14 lbs

Catch rate: 3.7 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 23"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1998	3.67	17.0"	1.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Insufficient

Misc. fish · surveyed Aug 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.25 · Misc. fish

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1998	0.25	-	-	Misc. fish

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1998	3.00	15.9"	2.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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).

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

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

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 17, 1998Walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass abundance appeared to have been about average for lakes of this class. Mean weights for northern pike and…

Walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass abundance appeared to have been about average for lakes of this class. Mean weights for northern pike and smallmouth bass were low, compared to similar lakes, but the mean weight for walleye was about average. All fish populations were supported entirely through natural reproduction; there are no records of any stocking having been done in this lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Allen?

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

Is there public access at Allen?

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

How deep is Allen?

Allen has a maximum depth of 12 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Allen last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Allen is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Allen have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Allen?

No — Allen has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.