Bonnie

Lake County

Near Prairie Portage

DOW: 38039000

Northern PikeExcellent · 76Yellow PerchAverage · 41

A 105-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1972.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.59 lbs

Catch rate: 5.6 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 9, 1972	5.60	-	2.59 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 9, 1972	1.40	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 9, 1972	1.00	-	0.06 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 · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1972

Last surveyed 1972 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.66 lbs

Catch rate: 6.2 per gill net · typical 3.6–14.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 9, 1972	6.20	-	1.66 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).

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

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

August 9, 1972Good population of northern pike; however, most are small (2-4 lbs). Sucker population is high and yellow perch population is low.

Good population of northern pike; however, most are small (2-4 lbs). Sucker population is high and yellow perch population is low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bonnie?

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

Is there public access at Bonnie?

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

How deep is Bonnie?

Bonnie has a maximum depth of 11 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bonnie last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bonnie is from 1972. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Bonnie have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Bonnie?

No — Bonnie 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.