Arkose

Lake County

Near Prairie Portage

DOW: 38038200

Yellow PerchGood · 56

A 19-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (3)

Yellow Perch

Good · 56

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	0.50	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	1.50	-	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

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.95 lbs

Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–10.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	11.00	-	0.95 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 15, 1979(East Three L.) and their guests would travel to Missionary on these trails to fish lake trout. These trails are completely grwn over. Composed of an…

(East Three L.) and their guests would travel to Missionary on these trails to fish lake trout. These trails are completely grwn over. Composed of an above-average population of white sucker and low populations of perch and green sunfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Arkose?

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

Is there public access at Arkose?

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

How deep is Arkose?

Arkose has a maximum depth of 37 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Arkose last surveyed?

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

Does Arkose have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Arkose?

No — Arkose 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.