East

Itasca County

Near Marcell

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Northern PikeGood · 59Largemouth BassGood · 50BluegillAverage · 48

A 192-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (9)

Northern Pike

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.22 lbs

Catch rate: 7.2 per gill net · typical 2.2–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	0.25	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 14, 1982	7.20	-	2.22 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1974	0.50	-	0.88 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1974	1.25	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 13.8 per trap net · typical 7.7–43.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	13.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 14, 1982	0.60	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1974	13.50	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 47

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	1.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 40

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	0.20	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 14, 1982	1.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1974	4.00	-	0.34 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	1.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1974	0.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.4–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	0.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1974	4.25	-	0.21 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1974	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.6 per gill net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1982	0.60	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1974	0.50	-	1.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

See the best northern pike lakes in Minnesota

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

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 14, 1982The cisco, pumpkinseed and crappie populations have declined since the 1974 survey. Northern pike abundance has increased; populations of other fishes…

The cisco, pumpkinseed and crappie populations have declined since the 1974 survey. Northern pike abundance has increased; populations of other fishes have remained stable.

July 15, 1974(that the rd passes through exchanged hands. (The new owner 2 yrs ago blckd off road with (brbd wire & wooden pole fnc to stp flow of (traffic across…

(that the rd passes through exchanged hands. (The new owner 2 yrs ago blckd off road with (brbd wire & wooden pole fnc to stp flow of (traffic across his property. Prst Fsh Pop Status: Net catch rates for Tullibee are quite high although small. The N Pike appear to be quite large. Many Bluegills present althgh they appear to be small.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in East?

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

Is there public access at East?

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

How deep is East?

East has a maximum depth of 65 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in East last surveyed?

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

Does East have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on East?

No — East 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.