West Kerfoot

Cook County

Near Prairie Portage

DOW: 16058700

Largemouth BassAverage · 45

A 23-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Cook County — best known for bass. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (4)

Largemouth Bass

Average · 45

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per gill net · typical 0.6–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1978	7.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 34.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1978	34.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1978	3.50	-	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

Excellent · 85

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.42 lbs

Catch rate: 31.0 per gill net · typical 2.6–17.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 11, 1978	31.00	-	2.42 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

September 11, 1978West Kerfoot has good populations of LM Bass, Bluegills and Suckers with some Pumpkinseed Sunfsh also.

West Kerfoot has good populations of LM Bass, Bluegills and Suckers with some Pumpkinseed Sunfsh also.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in West Kerfoot?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass in West Kerfoot. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at West Kerfoot?

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

How deep is West Kerfoot?

West Kerfoot has a maximum depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in West Kerfoot last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in West Kerfoot is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does West Kerfoot have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on West Kerfoot?

No — West Kerfoot has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.