Gunn

Itasca County

Near Alder

DOW: 31045200

Rock BassExcellent · 91Northern PikeAverage · 45BluegillAverage · 40

A 111-acre lake near Alder in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (7)

Rock Bass

Excellent · 91

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1982	1.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 20, 1982	0.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 45

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1982	4.50	-	3.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1982	0.75	-	1.57 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 40

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1982	8.50	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1982	1.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1982	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 20, 1982	0.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1982	0.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 20, 1982	1.00	-	0.30 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").

Rock Bass

Biologist Notes

August 20, 1982Cisco and northern pike abundance are above state and local medians. The abundance of other fishes is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Cisco and northern pike abundance are above state and local medians. The abundance of other fishes is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Gunn?

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

Is there public access at Gunn?

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

How deep is Gunn?

Gunn has a maximum depth of 75 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Gunn last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Gunn is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Gunn have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Gunn?

No — Gunn has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.