Squire

Cook County

Near Lutsen

DOW: 16040800

Northern PikeExcellent · 80Yellow PerchAverage · 41

A 85-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 80

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.12 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	5.33	-	3.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	1.33	-	0.20 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 · 63

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.03 lbs

Catch rate: 11.7 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	11.67	-	2.03 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).

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

September 9, 1974Squire Lake has a good population of N Pike with some large fish. The Sucker population is good and Perch are few, evidently cropped down by the North…

Squire Lake has a good population of N Pike with some large fish. The Sucker population is good and Perch are few, evidently cropped down by the Northerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Squire?

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

Is there public access at Squire?

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

How deep is Squire?

Squire has a maximum depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Squire last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Squire is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Squire have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Squire?

No — Squire 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.