Fawn

Itasca County

Near Suomi

DOW: 31060900

BluegillGood · 65Black CrappieGood · 60Northern PikeGood · 59

A 190-acre lake near Suomi in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1977.

Fish Species (8)

Bluegill

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	13.00	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 17.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	17.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 59

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.92 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	2.00	-	2.92 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1977	0.50	-	2.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	0.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1977	3.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	2.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 7, 1977	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 45

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 7, 1977	0.67	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	1.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 7, 1977	1.67	-	0.10 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.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1977	0.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill 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).

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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

July 7, 1977All fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

All fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fawn?

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

Is there public access at Fawn?

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

How deep is Fawn?

Fawn has a maximum depth of 37 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Fawn last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Fawn is from 1977. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Fawn have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Fawn?

No — Fawn 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.