Little Coon

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

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Hybrid SunfishGood · 59PumpkinseedGood · 51Northern PikeAverage · 39

A 76-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (9)

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 59

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	0.75	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 51

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	1.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.71 lbs

Catch rate: 3.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	3.67	-	1.71 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 2, 1987	0.25	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 35

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 7.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	7.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 2, 1987	3.00	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 12

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 70

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	0.67	-	0.85 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 2, 1987	0.50	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 2, 1987	1.33	-	0.10 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).

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

September 2, 1987NORTHERN PIKE AND BLUEGILL APPEAR TO BE THE MOST ABUNDANT GAMEFISH SPECIES IN THE LAKE.

NORTHERN PIKE AND BLUEGILL APPEAR TO BE THE MOST ABUNDANT GAMEFISH SPECIES IN THE LAKE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Coon?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Black Crappie in Little Coon. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Coon?

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

How deep is Little Coon?

Little Coon has a maximum depth of 123 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Coon last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Coon is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Coon have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Coon?

No — Little Coon 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.