Ross

Itasca County

Near Marcell

DOW: 31027700

Yellow PerchGood · 73BluegillGood · 60Largemouth BassAverage · 33

A 57-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (4)

Yellow Perch

Good · 73

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 22.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1981	22.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 60

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1981	9.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1981	4.67	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 33

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1981	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1981	3.00	-	0.92 lbs	Standard gill 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.

White Sucker

Average · 33

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1981	0.33	-	0.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

July 15, 1981(prsnt in lake, but none were taken in test (nets. Perch were large, yet most had Neascus (and Yel Grub infestations. Prst Fsh Pop Status: Lake has a…

(prsnt in lake, but none were taken in test (nets. Perch were large, yet most had Neascus (and Yel Grub infestations. Prst Fsh Pop Status: Lake has a good populations of Perch, LM Bass and Bluegill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Ross?

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

Is there public access at Ross?

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

How deep is Ross?

Ross has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Ross last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Ross is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Ross have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Ross?

No — Ross 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.