Day

Itasca County

Near Marcell

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Black CrappieExcellent · 80Yellow PerchGood · 74Largemouth BassAverage · 47

A 41-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (4)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 80

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 1974	4.00	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1974	0.33	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 74

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 1974	1.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 19, 1974	8.00	-	0.56 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 47

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 1974	1.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 47

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 1974	2.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap 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)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

Biologist Notes

August 19, 1974Average populations of Perch, Crappies and Bass exist in the lake while that of Bluegills is below state and local medians. Other fish seemed to be ev…

Average populations of Perch, Crappies and Bass exist in the lake while that of Bluegills is below state and local medians. Other fish seemed to be evenly spread in lengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Day?

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

Is there public access at Day?

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

How deep is Day?

Day has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Day last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Day is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Day have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Day?

No — Day has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.