Virgin

Itasca County

Near Squaw Lake

DOW: 31090600

Yellow PerchExcellent · 94Northern PikeGood · 57

A 61-acre lake near Squaw Lake in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (3)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 94

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 41.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1978	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 14, 1978	41.50	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.05 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1978	7.50	-	2.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 14, 1978	0.50	-	1.70 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.

Brown Bullhead

Average · 42

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 14, 1978	0.25	-	0.90 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).

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

August 14, 1978Fish population is indicative of a lake with occasional winterkill.

Fish population is indicative of a lake with occasional winterkill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Virgin?

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

Is there public access at Virgin?

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

How deep is Virgin?

Virgin has a maximum depth of 22 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Virgin last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Virgin is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Virgin have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Virgin?

No — Virgin 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.