Pine

Itasca County

Near Marcell

DOW: 31047800

Northern PikeGood · 73Yellow PerchGood · 63BluegillGood · 54

A 74-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Good · 73

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.04 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1982	8.00	-	3.04 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 8, 1982	1.75	-	2.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 32.3 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1982	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 8, 1982	32.33	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 27.0 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1982	27.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 8, 1982	1.67	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 42

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1982	1.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 8, 1982	0.33	-	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)

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").

Biologist Notes

July 8, 1982The populations of all fishes present in the lake are above average and appear to be maintained by natural reproduction.

The populations of all fishes present in the lake are above average and appear to be maintained by natural reproduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pine?

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

Is there public access at Pine?

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

How deep is Pine?

Pine has a maximum depth of 44 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pine last surveyed?

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

Does Pine have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Pine?

No — Pine 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.