Clarke

Itasca County

Near Cohasset

DOW: 31057800

BluegillGood · 74Black CrappieGood · 69Northern PikeGood · 68

A 35-acre lake near Cohasset in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (6)

Bluegill

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 92.3 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	92.25	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1979	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 13.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–10.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	1.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1979	13.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.53 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	7.50	-	2.53 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1979	1.50	-	2.92 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 21.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	2.75	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1979	21.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 60

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.65 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	0.50	-	0.65 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1979	0.25	-	2.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

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).

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

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

Biologist Notes

June 25, 1979N Pike, Perch and Panfish pop. are considerably higher than state or local medians.

N Pike, Perch and Panfish pop. are considerably higher than state or local medians.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Clarke?

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

Is there public access at Clarke?

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

How deep is Clarke?

Clarke has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Clarke last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Clarke is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Clarke have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Clarke?

No — Clarke 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.