Weird

Cook County

Near Lutsen

DOW: 16052000

Yellow PerchGood · 62Northern PikeGood · 56WalleyeGood · 52

A 29-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1973.

Fish Species (4)

Yellow Perch

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 16.0 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1973	16.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.24 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1973	8.50	-	1.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 52

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.04 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1973	3.50	-	1.04 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 · 37

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.08 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 24, 1973	4.50	-	1.08 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).

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

July 24, 1973Weird Lake has a good population of N Pike with some Walleyes and Suckers present. Perch, a forage fish, are abundant.

Weird Lake has a good population of N Pike with some Walleyes and Suckers present. Perch, a forage fish, are abundant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Weird?

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

Is there public access at Weird?

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

How deep is Weird?

Weird has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Weird last surveyed?

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

Does Weird have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Weird?

No — Weird 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.