Blind

Itasca County

Near Alder

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Yellow PerchExcellent · 90Northern PikePoor · 20

A 43-acre lake near Alder in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 90

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 10.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1988	10.67	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.56 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1988	1.67	-	6.56 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.89 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1988	7.00	-	0.89 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 7.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1988	7.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1988	0.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 3, 1988	4.33	-	0.38 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).

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)

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 3, 1988NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE REFLECTS THE LACK OF SPAWNING AREA AND IS WITHIN THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. THE FISH ARE HOWEVER ABOVE AVERAGE IN SIZE. LARG…

NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE REFLECTS THE LACK OF SPAWNING AREA AND IS WITHIN THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. THE FISH ARE HOWEVER ABOVE AVERAGE IN SIZE. LARGEMOUTH BASS ARE VERY ABUNDANT AS ARE ROCK BASS AND BLUEGILL. YELLOW PERCH NUMBERS ARE WITHIN THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Blind?

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

Is there public access at Blind?

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

How deep is Blind?

Blind has a maximum depth of 106 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Blind last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Blind is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Blind have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Blind?

No — Blind 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.