Pike

Hennepin County

Near Maple Grove

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Northern PikeGood · 66Yellow PerchAverage · 43Black CrappieAverage · 37

A 57-acre lake near Maple Grove in Hennepin County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (12)

Northern Pike

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

22.9"

Avg Weight

3.16 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 1.1–8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike29% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 71%Largest sampled 27"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	3.50	22.9"	3.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 43

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.4"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 27.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–25 for a lake like this

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

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	1.00	5.4"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	27.50	5.4"	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1993	1.00	5.4"	0.10 lbs	Special trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 37

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 13.5 per gill net · typical 1.4–13.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	13.50	5.8"	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1993	1.00	5.8"	0.17 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	4.50	5.8"	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 35

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.6"

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 22.0 per trap net · typical 1.2–20 for a lake like this

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

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	6.50	3.6"	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1993	20.67	3.6"	0.02 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	22.00	3.6"	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	0.33	6.0"	0.20 lbs	Special trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	0.50	3.0"	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1993	0.33	3.0"	-	Special trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.3"

Avg Weight

0.02 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	1.00	5.3"	0.02 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	0.50	5.3"	1.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Golden Shiner

Excellent · 89

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.6"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	8.50	5.6"	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.3"

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	3.33	9.3"	0.47 lbs	Special trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	2.50	9.3"	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.5"

Avg Weight

0.59 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	1.50	10.5"	0.59 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	0.50	10.5"	0.77 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.7"

Avg Weight

0.41 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	8.50	8.7"	0.41 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	13.00	8.7"	0.42 lbs	Standard gill nets

Common Carp

Average · 44

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.5"

Avg Weight

4.52 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–13.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	0.50	17.5"	4.52 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1993	0.50	17.5"	2.59 lbs	Standard trap 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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 19, 1993Northern pike averaging 23.4 inches and 3.2 pound were sampled in normal abundance in Pike Lake. Largemouth bass were also captured with the largest i…

Northern pike averaging 23.4 inches and 3.2 pound were sampled in normal abundance in Pike Lake. Largemouth bass were also captured with the largest individual being only 13.7 inches long. Good growth rate was observed for both species. Bluegill were captured in normal numbers with the average size being 6.4 inches in length. Black crappie averaged less than 7.0 inches long. Growth for both species was found to be slow. Forage species such as yellow perch and golden shiner were present in above average numbers, but averaged only 6.0 inches in length. Black and yellow bullhead were also present in normal abundance and averaged 9.3 and 10.4 inches in length, respectively. Pike Lake winterkills periodically, but is restocked by the normal movement of fish from Eagle Lake. Only extremely low water levels would function as a barrier to fish movement between the two basins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pike?

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

Is there public access at Pike?

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

How deep is Pike?

Pike has a maximum depth of 22 feet and a mean depth of 8.6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pike last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pike is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Pike have any invasive species?

Yes — Pike has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.

Are there special fishing regulations on Pike?

No — Pike 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.