Eddy

Lake County

Near Prairie Portage

DOW: 38018700

Northern PikeExcellent · 78Yellow PerchAverage · 25Largemouth BassPoor · 13

A 122-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 78

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.75 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 0.6–2.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1985	1.75	-	6.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 26, 1972	1.00	-	8.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per gill net · typical 0.4–3.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1985	0.12	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 13

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1985	0.12	-	0.10 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.

White Sucker

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.86 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1985	2.25	-	0.86 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 26, 1972	2.83	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill 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

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

September 8, 1985Fish populations are dominated by large numbers of small whitefish and smaller, but substantial numbers of big northern pike and small white suckers.…

Fish populations are dominated by large numbers of small whitefish and smaller, but substantial numbers of big northern pike and small white suckers. Yellow perch and largemouth bass also present.

August 26, 1972Whitefish are present in very high numbers. Suckers and northern pike are present in about average numbers. No Lake Trout were taken in this assessmen…

Whitefish are present in very high numbers. Suckers and northern pike are present in about average numbers. No Lake Trout were taken in this assessment; however, they were taken in the 1972 survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Eddy?

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

Is there public access at Eddy?

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

How deep is Eddy?

Eddy has a maximum depth of 95 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Eddy last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Eddy is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Eddy have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Eddy?

No — Eddy 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.