Pipe

Cook County

Near Lutsen

DOW: 16037500

Northern PikeExcellent · 88Yellow PerchAverage · 42

A 285-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1975.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 88

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.85 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per gill net · typical 1.2–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1975	8.25	-	2.85 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 42

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1975	0.50	-	0.12 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 · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.87 lbs

Catch rate: 5.8 per gill net · typical 2.6–11.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1975	5.75	-	0.87 lbs	Standard gill nets

See the best northern pike lakes in Minnesota

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).

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

June 25, 1975Lake contains only N Pike as game species and with Wht Suckers and Yel Perch for forage fish.

Lake contains only N Pike as game species and with Wht Suckers and Yel Perch for forage fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pipe?

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

Is there public access at Pipe?

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

How deep is Pipe?

Pipe has a maximum depth of 33 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pipe last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pipe is from 1975. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Pipe have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Pipe?

No — Pipe 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.