Allen

Itasca County

Near Marcell

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PumpkinseedExcellent · 98BluegillExcellent · 89Black CrappieExcellent · 86

A 57-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (5)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 98

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 7.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1982	7.75	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Excellent · 89

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 36.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1982	36.75	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1982	3.75	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.23 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1982	5.00	-	4.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Brown Bullhead

Average · 45

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1982	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap 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).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 7, 1982N. Pike and bluegill populations are at fairly high levels. The abundance of other fishes is within normal limits for this type of lake.

N. Pike and bluegill populations are at fairly high levels. The abundance of other fishes is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Allen?

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

Is there public access at Allen?

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

How deep is Allen?

Allen has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Allen last surveyed?

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

Does Allen have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Allen?

No — Allen 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.