Pike

Itasca County

Near Suomi

DOW: 31075600

Rock BassGood · 59Northern PikeAverage · 47BluegillAverage · 45

A 32-acre lake near Suomi in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (6)

Rock Bass

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1979	0.75	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.69 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1979	4.50	-	1.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 23, 1979	1.00	-	0.68 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1979	1.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1979	0.50	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1979	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 20

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 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 23, 1979	0.50	-	0.10 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1979	0.25	-	1.00 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).

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)

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 23, 1979(heterograde oxygen profile, at 15' oxygen (jumps to 13.5 ppH, probably due to dense (layer of photosynthetic algae in the metalim- (nion. Prst Fsh Po…

(heterograde oxygen profile, at 15' oxygen (jumps to 13.5 ppH, probably due to dense (layer of photosynthetic algae in the metalim- (nion. Prst Fsh Pop Status: Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pike?

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

Is there public access at Pike?

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

How deep is Pike?

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

When were the main sport fish in Pike last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pike is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Pike have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Pike?

No — Pike has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.