Little Island

Itasca County

Near Bengal

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Black CrappieGood · 65Largemouth BassGood · 50Northern PikeAverage · 44

A 119-acre lake near Bengal in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	4.67	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1980	1.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1980	0.33	-	0.65 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.60 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	3.83	-	1.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1980	0.75	-	1.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	0.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	0.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	3.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1980	6.83	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Black Bullhead

Good · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.67 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	2.00	-	0.59 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1980	0.75	-	0.67 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 40

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.27 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1980	0.50	-	1.27 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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 18, 1980Crappie and N Pike populations are a little high and the Perch are low. Other fish appear normal for this type of lake.

Crappie and N Pike populations are a little high and the Perch are low. Other fish appear normal for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Island?

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

Is there public access at Little Island?

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

How deep is Little Island?

Little Island has a maximum depth of 45 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Island last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Island is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Island have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Island?

No — Little Island has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.