Little Horn

Itasca County

Near Suomi

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Yellow PerchPoor · 20

A 41-acre lake near Suomi in Itasca County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (4)

Yellow Perch

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1988	2.25	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1988	1.00	-	1.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.35 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1988	0.17	-	2.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1988	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1988	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill 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 Jun 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.67 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1988	0.50	-	3.67 lbs	Standard trap 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"

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)

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 13, 1988LARGEMOUTH BASS AND SUCKER POPULATIONS APPEAR TO BE NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE. YELLOW PERCH NUM- BERS ARE RELATIVELY HIGH AND GOOD SIZE DISTRIBU- T…

LARGEMOUTH BASS AND SUCKER POPULATIONS APPEAR TO BE NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE. YELLOW PERCH NUM- BERS ARE RELATIVELY HIGH AND GOOD SIZE DISTRIBU- TION. WALLEYE NUMBERS ARE LOW BUT THE LAKE DOES SUPPORT A MARGINAL POPULATION.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Horn?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch in Little Horn. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Horn?

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

How deep is Little Horn?

Little Horn has a maximum depth of 68 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Horn last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Horn is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Horn have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Horn?

No — Little Horn has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.