Unnamed

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

DOW: 31050400

Black CrappieGood · 59Yellow PerchGood · 56Northern PikeGood · 51

A 19-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (5)

Black Crappie

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.7–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 16, 1974	1.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 56

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 16, 1974	1.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 16, 1974	1.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 51

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.56 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 16, 1974	9.00	-	1.56 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 16, 1974	1.00	-	3.00 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 · 67

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 20.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 16, 1974	20.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 16, 1974	19.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 16, 1974	1.00	-	2.00 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

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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

September 16, 1974Species composition and fish abundance appears normal for this type of lake.

Species composition and fish abundance appears normal for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed?

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

How deep is Unnamed?

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 31 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Unnamed have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Unnamed?

No — Unnamed 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.