Libby

Itasca County

Near Stevenson

DOW: 31004800

BluegillGood · 55Northern PikeAverage · 49

A 114-acre lake near Stevenson in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (3)

Bluegill

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1978	0.25	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.64 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1978	7.00	-	1.64 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 2, 1978	1.00	-	1.30 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.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1978	1.50	-	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 2, 1978	26.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

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).

Sunfish

20 combined total

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 2, 1978Fish population is indicative of a lake which periodically experiences low winter oxygen levels.

Fish population is indicative of a lake which periodically experiences low winter oxygen levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Libby?

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

Is there public access at Libby?

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

How deep is Libby?

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

When were the main sport fish in Libby last surveyed?

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

Does Libby have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Libby?

No — Libby 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.