Manomin

Lake County

Near Prairie Portage

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Yellow PerchGood · 72Northern PikeAverage · 26Largemouth BassPoor · 16

A 409-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2015.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.4"

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 16.0 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch23% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 77%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 15, 2015	16.00	7.4"	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1990	7.75	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 3, 1986	32.33	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 26

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.3"

Avg Weight

1.09 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 15, 2015	0.67	17.3"	1.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1990	5.00	-	3.01 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 16

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 15, 2015	0.17	6.0"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 15, 2015	0.17	5.0"	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1990	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 3, 1986	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 53

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.2"

Avg Weight

0.98 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net · typical 3.6–14.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 15, 2015	13.00	12.2"	0.98 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1990	6.75	-	1.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 3, 1986	20.67	-	0.56 lbs	Standard gill nets

Golden Shiner

Poor · 19

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2015

Last surveyed 2015 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 0.5–15.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 15, 2015	0.17	5.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 3, 1986	0.67	-	0.10 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

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

June 15, 2015Manomin Lake is located approximately 16 miles NE of Ely in the BWCAW. This shallow lake has shorelines that are covered with dense conifers growing n…

Manomin Lake is located approximately 16 miles NE of Ely in the BWCAW. This shallow lake has shorelines that are covered with dense conifers growing near the water's edge. The rocky shoreline quickly changes to a muck bottom and aquatic plants are common. There are two designated USFS campsites present and they appear to have little use. Manomin has a history of periodic partial winterkills which can affect the present fish community. Yellow perch numbers in 2015 (16.0/gill net) were identical to the long term average on this lake. The average perch sampled was 7.8 inches long and the largest perch was 10.2 inches. White sucker numbers in 2015 (13.0/gill net) were identical to the long term average on this lake. The average sucker sampled was 12.6 inches long and the largest sucker was 18.9 inches. Northern pike were sampled in low numbers (0.7/gill net) and their lengths ranged from 15.9 to 18.4 inches long. One golden shiner and one pumpkinseed were sampled. One 6.9 inch largemouth bass was also sampled. This is the first report of largemouth in this lake.

July 17, 1990Northern pike dominate the fish population, followed by white sucker and yellow perch. Pumpkinseed sunfish are also present. Some large norther pike a…

Northern pike dominate the fish population, followed by white sucker and yellow perch. Pumpkinseed sunfish are also present. Some large norther pike are present. Most yellow perch were from the 1987 year class. Yellow perch growth is slow for the area. No walleye were collected for the '87 or '88 fry stockings.

June 3, 1986White sucker and yellow perch are present in above average numbers; golden shiner, pumpkinseed, and tadpole madtom are also present. The white sucker…

White sucker and yellow perch are present in above average numbers; golden shiner, pumpkinseed, and tadpole madtom are also present. The white sucker are very small. Some large yellow perch are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Manomin?

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

Is there public access at Manomin?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Manomin. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Manomin?

Manomin has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Manomin last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Manomin is from 2015. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Manomin have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Manomin?

No — Manomin 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.