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Itasca County

Near Taconite

DOW: 31025200

BluegillGood · 66Northern PikeGood · 51Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 53-acre lake near Taconite in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1972.

Fish Species (5)

Bluegill

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 11.3 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, 1972	11.25	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.33 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1972	3.00	-	2.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 2, 1972	0.75	-	0.83 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1972	0.25	-	2.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1972	0.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1972	0.25	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap 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).

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)

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").

Rock Bass

Biologist Notes

August 2, 1972There is an adequate number of Panfish in Barcus. The number of N Pike in the lake is down, however, Barcus is mainly fished for trophy fish of which…

There is an adequate number of Panfish in Barcus. The number of N Pike in the lake is down, however, Barcus is mainly fished for trophy fish of which several have been caught.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed ?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed ?

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

How deep is Unnamed ?

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 15 feet and a mean depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 1972. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Unnamed have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Unnamed ?

No — Unnamed 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.