Lower Lawrence

Itasca County

Near Taconite

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Black CrappieExcellent · 98Yellow PerchExcellent · 81Northern PikeGood · 53

A 152-acre lake near Taconite in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 98

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 10.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	10.33	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 81

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 7.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	7.67	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 53

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.63 lbs

Catch rate: 5.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	5.67	-	1.63 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	1.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	0.33	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

White Sucker

Excellent · 96

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.38 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	4.00	-	1.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Shorthead Redhorse

Good · 55

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	0.33	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1974	0.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill 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

North-central zone

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

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 25, 1974The fish population has changed little since the 1974 lake survey. N Pike abundance is above our local catch median. Abundance of other fishes is with…

The fish population has changed little since the 1974 lake survey. N Pike abundance is above our local catch median. Abundance of other fishes is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lower Lawrence?

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

Is there public access at Lower Lawrence?

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

How deep is Lower Lawrence?

Lower Lawrence has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lower Lawrence last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lower Lawrence is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Lower Lawrence have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Lower Lawrence?

No — Lower Lawrence 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.