Duck

Itasca County

Near Marcell

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Largemouth BassAverage · 25

A 29-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for bass. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (3)

Largemouth Bass

Average · 25

Small fish

Seining survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.7"

Catch rate: 1.4 · Seining survey

Size of catchable largemouth bass6% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 94%Largest sampled 12"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1993	1.40	7.7"	-	Survey seining
Jun 16, 1993	1.17	7.7"	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 16, 1993	8.50	7.7"	0.52 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1993	-	-	-	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 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.0"

Avg Weight

2.65 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1993	0.33	19.0"	2.65 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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)

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 16, 1993Duck Lake currently offers the angler a unique opportunity to fish exclusively for largemouth bass. The year classes present in this assessment indica…

Duck Lake currently offers the angler a unique opportunity to fish exclusively for largemouth bass. The year classes present in this assessment indicate that the lake may not have experienced severe winterkills in the past years. The population is represented by good numbers of slow growing largemouth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Duck?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass in Duck. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Duck?

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

How deep is Duck?

Duck has a maximum depth of 15 feet and a mean depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Duck last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Duck is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Duck have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Duck?

No — Duck 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.