Lauchoh

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

DOW: 31069200

Yellow PerchGood · 68PumpkinseedGood · 57BluegillGood · 55

A 43-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Good · 68

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 9.8 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	3.75	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1980	9.83	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 57

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.25	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 44

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.55 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	5.33	-	1.55 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1980	2.25	-	0.88 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.06 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	0.83	-	2.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1980	9.83	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1980	0.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap 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).

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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 16, 1980N Pike population is high however Perch is low for forage. Bluegill and Pumpkinseeds are below local medians.

N Pike population is high however Perch is low for forage. Bluegill and Pumpkinseeds are below local medians.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lauchoh?

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

Is there public access at Lauchoh?

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

How deep is Lauchoh?

Lauchoh has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lauchoh last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lauchoh is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Lauchoh have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Lauchoh?

No — Lauchoh 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.