Bartlet

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

DOW: 31030800

Yellow PerchGood · 63Northern PikeAverage · 37

A 119-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1972.

Fish Species (3)

Yellow Perch

Good · 63

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1972	0.33	-	-	Standard trap nets
Aug 17, 1972	10.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 37

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.10 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1972	5.00	-	1.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 17, 1972	0.33	-	1.00 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.

White Sucker

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.79 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 1–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1972	0.33	-	2.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 17, 1972	7.00	-	0.79 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).

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

Biologist Notes

August 17, 1972(cvrng lk. Sarf fmly from Hbbng has only (rd to lk & apprntly strctly cntrls who (gets to the lk. Prst Fsh Pop Status: Poor. This is strctly Blhd Lk.…

(cvrng lk. Sarf fmly from Hbbng has only (rd to lk & apprntly strctly cntrls who (gets to the lk. Prst Fsh Pop Status: Poor. This is strctly Blhd Lk. If it was deeper it would have excllnt poss- ibilities for Walleyes but there is no way to raise the water levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bartlet?

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

Is there public access at Bartlet?

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

How deep is Bartlet?

Bartlet has a maximum depth of 8 feet and a mean depth of 4 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bartlet last surveyed?

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

Does Bartlet have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Bartlet?

No — Bartlet 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.