Big Rose

Itasca County

Near Talmoon

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Yellow PerchExcellent · 87PumpkinseedGood · 59Northern PikeGood · 56

A 73-acre lake near Talmoon in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 87

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 69.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1980	1.75	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 14, 1980	69.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1980	2.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 14, 1980	3.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.11 lbs

Catch rate: 7.7 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1980	7.67	-	2.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 14, 1980	0.75	-	1.33 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

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1980	0.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.40 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1980	1.25	-	1.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 14, 1980	0.33	-	2.00 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.

Brown Bullhead

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 14, 1980	12.33	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 14, 1980	0.25	-	0.20 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

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 14, 1980Bullhead, Perch and N Pike populations are at high levels. Bass and Panfish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Bullhead, Perch and N Pike populations are at high levels. Bass and Panfish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Big Rose?

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

Is there public access at Big Rose?

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

How deep is Big Rose?

Big Rose has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Big Rose last surveyed?

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

Does Big Rose have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Big Rose?

No — Big Rose 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.