Mid Cone

Cook County

Near Lutsen

DOW: 16039100

Smallmouth BassGood · 50WalleyeAverage · 47Northern PikeAverage · 43

A 71-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for bass and walleye. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (4)

Smallmouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.04 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 1–4.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 27, 1987	1.75	-	2.04 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.35 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 1–7.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 27, 1987	1.25	-	1.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.88 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2.3–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 27, 1987	0.50	-	1.88 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

Good · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.93 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 27, 1987	1.75	-	2.93 lbs	Standard gill nets

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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

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

July 27, 1987WALLEYE ARE PRESENT IN LOW NUMBERS AND FAIR AVERAGE SIZE. ONLY THREE YEAR CLASSES WERE REPRESENTED IN THIS SAMPLE, INDICATING SPORADIC NATURAL REPRODU…

WALLEYE ARE PRESENT IN LOW NUMBERS AND FAIR AVERAGE SIZE. ONLY THREE YEAR CLASSES WERE REPRESENTED IN THIS SAMPLE, INDICATING SPORADIC NATURAL REPRODUCTION. THE 1986 STOCKING HAS NOT YET RECRUITED TO THE SAMPLING GEAR. WALLEYE GROWTH APPEARS GOOD (SLIGHTLY BELOW STATE AVERAGE) BUT AGING SAMPLES WERE TOO SMALL FOR RESULTS TO HAVE MUCH SIGNIFICANCE. SMALLMOUTH BASS NUMBERS ARE GOOD, WITH EXCELLENT AVERAGE SIZE. NORTHERN PIKE AND WHITE SUCKER ARE PRESENT IN LOW NUMBERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Mid Cone?

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

Is there public access at Mid Cone?

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

How deep is Mid Cone?

Mid Cone has a maximum depth of 30 feet and a mean depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Mid Cone last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Mid Cone is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Mid Cone have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Mid Cone?

No — Mid Cone 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.