Unnamed

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

DOW: 31051000

Northern PikeExcellent · 77PumpkinseedPoor · 15

A 21-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.91 lbs

Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1982	11.00	-	1.91 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 31, 1982	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 15

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1982	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1982	1.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap 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.

White Sucker

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1982	0.33	-	3.50 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).

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").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 31, 1982Northern pike abundance is considerably higher than state and local medians. The abundance of other fishes is quite low.

Northern pike abundance is considerably higher than state and local medians. The abundance of other fishes is quite low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Pumpkinseed 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 60 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 1982. 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 sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.