Flame

Cook County

Near Lutsen

DOW: 16049400

Northern PikeGood · 56Yellow PerchPoor · 24

A 51-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1973.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.23 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 2.3–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1973	9.00	-	1.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 24

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1.3–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1973	0.33	-	0.10 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 · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.31 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1973	7.00	-	2.31 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

August 1, 1973Flame Lake has a very good population of N Pike of various sizes. Suckers are fairly abundant and fair numbers are indicated by shoreline seining.

Flame Lake has a very good population of N Pike of various sizes. Suckers are fairly abundant and fair numbers are indicated by shoreline seining.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Flame?

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

Is there public access at Flame?

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

How deep is Flame?

Flame has a maximum depth of 22 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Flame last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Flame is from 1973. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Flame have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Flame?

No — Flame 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.