Little Island

Itasca County

Near Alder

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Yellow PerchGood · 74PumpkinseedGood · 72BluegillGood · 70

A 73-acre lake near Alder in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (8)

Yellow Perch

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 49.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1979	49.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 46.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	3.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1979	46.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 136.8 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	136.75	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1979	14.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.09 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	5.50	-	3.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1979	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	3.50	-	0.46 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1979	12.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	2.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 12.8 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	5.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1979	12.75	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	0.50	-	3.00 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)

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

June 25, 1979Perch, Bluegill, and Crappie populations are considerably higher than state and local medians. All other fish populations are within nrml limits for t…

Perch, Bluegill, and Crappie populations are considerably higher than state and local medians. All other fish populations are within nrml limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Island?

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

Is there public access at Little Island?

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

How deep is Little Island?

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

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

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Island is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Island have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Island?

No — Little Island 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.