Doan

Itasca County

Near Suomi

DOW: 31053600

Rock BassExcellent · 76Northern PikeGood · 69Black CrappieGood · 53

A 98-acre lake near Suomi in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (7)

Rock Bass

Excellent · 76

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1980	4.67	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 1, 1980	1.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 69

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

7.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1980	0.67	-	7.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1980	0.33	-	2.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 53

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1980	0.67	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 5.7 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1980	5.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1980	4.33	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1980	0.33	-	2.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1980	0.67	-	2.20 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

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1980	0.67	-	1.80 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

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

Biologist Notes

August 1, 1980Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Doan?

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

Is there public access at Doan?

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

How deep is Doan?

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

When were the main sport fish in Doan last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Doan is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Doan have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Doan?

No — Doan has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.