Slauson

Itasca County

Near Marcell

DOW: 31050200

Black CrappieExcellent · 79PumpkinseedAverage · 49Northern PikeAverage · 49

A 106-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (10)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	4.25	-	0.47 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 4, 1984	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1975	2.33	-	0.49 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 49

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	3.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 4, 1984	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1975	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.35 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	8.25	-	1.35 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 4, 1984	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1975	8.67	-	2.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 47

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.67 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	0.75	-	0.67 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1975	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1975	0.75	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 4, 1984	1.75	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	0.75	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 4, 1984	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	21.25	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 4, 1984	1.25	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 18, 1975	3.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 18, 1975	0.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill 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

Average · 47

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	0.75	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1984	0.50	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 18, 1975	2.67	-	2.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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

September 4, 1984FISH POPULATION LOOKS SIMILAR TO THE LAST LAKE SURVEY DONE IN 1975. NORTHERN PIKE ARE MORE NUMER- OUS THAN BOTH STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS AND PERCH ARE…

FISH POPULATION LOOKS SIMILAR TO THE LAST LAKE SURVEY DONE IN 1975. NORTHERN PIKE ARE MORE NUMER- OUS THAN BOTH STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS AND PERCH ARE RATHER LOW. THE PANFISH POPULATION LOOKS SIMI- LAR TO STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS.

August 18, 1975High N PIke population which is probably due to fish migrating in from Burns Lake which has a controlled spawning area on it.

High N PIke population which is probably due to fish migrating in from Burns Lake which has a controlled spawning area on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Slauson?

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

Is there public access at Slauson?

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

How deep is Slauson?

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

When were the main sport fish in Slauson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Slauson is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Slauson have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Slauson?

No — Slauson 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.