Roe Mine

Crow Wing County

Near Riverton

DOW: 18011900

Hybrid SunfishGood · 66Black CrappieGood · 55Northern PikeAverage · 40

A 25-acre lake near Riverton in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2024.

Fish Species (10)

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 12.3 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish9% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 91%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	12.33	5.5"	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2024	3.33	5.5"	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1982	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

8.9"

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie14% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 86%Largest sampled 13"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	2.00	8.9"	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 2024	0.33	8.9"	1.47 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 1982	3.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

21.0"

Avg Weight

2.17 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike13% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 87%Largest sampled 25"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	2.33	21.0"	2.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 2024	0.33	21.0"	1.75 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 1982	1.33	-	1.02 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 34

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	0.67	5.5"	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1982	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1982	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 21

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

3.8"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 11.3 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 5"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	11.33	3.8"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2024	0.67	3.8"	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1982	20.67	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Poor · 19

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	0.33	4.0"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 15

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

6.5"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	0.33	6.5"	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2024	1.00	6.5"	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1982	1.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 0

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

7.3"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass0% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 100%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	1.00	7.3"	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2024	1.33	7.3"	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1982	1.33	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2024

Avg Size

10.3"

Avg Weight

0.82 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 1–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2024	2.00	10.3"	0.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 2024	0.67	10.3"	0.82 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 1982	0.67	-	0.35 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

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 11, 2024Roe is an abandoned mine pit that has filled with water. It has hard water with low fertility and its steep contours don't lend well to netting. While…

Roe is an abandoned mine pit that has filled with water. It has hard water with low fertility and its steep contours don't lend well to netting. While ten species were found and numbers of fish were average for this type of lake, not much stood out for size or numbers. Northern Pike numbers were average at 2.3/net, but none of the fish were over 26". Bluegill was a similar story, with a catch rate of 11.3/net, but no fish over 6". Two species that might offer some angling would be Black Crappie and Tullibee (Cisco). Both were caught in average numbers for this type of lake (2.0/net) and size was okay. Average size for Black Crappie was 8.6", with one fish measuring 13.6". Average size for Tullibee (Cisco) was 13.1" and all of the fish were over 12".

July 22, 1982Northern Pike population is extremely low with size small. Bluegills are a little below average in abundance with majority small. Growth rate for Blue…

Northern Pike population is extremely low with size small. Bluegills are a little below average in abundance with majority small. Growth rate for Bluegills is slow. Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie abundance about average for this area with Largemouth Bass growth rate slow and Black Crappies growth rate good.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Roe Mine?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, and Pumpkinseed in Roe Mine. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Roe Mine?

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

How deep is Roe Mine?

Roe Mine has a maximum depth of 135 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Roe Mine last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Roe Mine is from 2024.

Does Roe Mine have any invasive species?

Yes — Roe Mine has confirmed zebra mussel. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.

Are there special fishing regulations on Roe Mine?

No — Roe Mine 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.