Unnamed

Cook County

Near Covill

DOW: 16081400

Northern PikeGood · 55WalleyeGood · 50Smallmouth BassGood · 50

A 6-acre lake near Covill in Cook County — best known for pike and walleye. Last surveyed 1972.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.1–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 5, 1972	0.50	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 5, 1972	1.50	-	1.88 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

7.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.2–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 5, 1972	0.25	-	7.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Smallmouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.30 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 5, 1972	0.50	-	1.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.2–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 5, 1972	2.00	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap 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

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").

Biologist Notes

September 5, 1972The lake contains three gamefish species, N Pike, Walleye, and SM Bass with Perch as a forage fish. None of the species occur in any number.

The lake contains three gamefish species, N Pike, Walleye, and SM Bass with Perch as a forage fish. None of the species occur in any number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed?

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

How deep is Unnamed?

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

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 1972. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Unnamed have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Unnamed?

No — Unnamed 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.