Amen

Itasca County

Near Suomi

DOW: 31059700

Yellow PerchGood · 71Black CrappieGood · 68PumpkinseedGood · 54

A 215-acre lake near Suomi in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (7)

Yellow Perch

Good · 71

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 16.8 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1987	16.80	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1977	2.33	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 68

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per gill net · typical 1–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	2.80	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1987	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1977	0.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	10.60	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1987	4.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1977	4.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 48

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.55 lbs

Catch rate: 7.2 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	7.20	-	1.55 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1977	11.33	-	2.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1977	2.50	-	0.99 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 46

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1987	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1977	0.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	8.25	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1987	7.20	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1977	36.25	-	0.22 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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2.1–15.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	5.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard gill 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).

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

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 20, 1987ALL FISH SPECIES SAMPLED APPEAR TO BE WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE AND THE CATCH OF MOST SPECIES ARE WELL ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS.

ALL FISH SPECIES SAMPLED APPEAR TO BE WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE AND THE CATCH OF MOST SPECIES ARE WELL ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS.

July 5, 1977N Pike, Bluegill and Crappie populations are at quite high levels. All other fish populations are within normal limites for this type of lake.

N Pike, Bluegill and Crappie populations are at quite high levels. All other fish populations are within normal limites for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Amen?

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

Is there public access at Amen?

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

How deep is Amen?

Amen has a maximum depth of 75 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Amen last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Amen is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Amen have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Amen?

No — Amen 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.