Bullet

Lake County

Near Winton

DOW: 38081500

Northern PikeExcellent · 78Yellow PerchGood · 62WalleyeGood · 52

A 42-acre lake near Winton in Lake County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 78

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.25 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	8.00	-	2.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	7.00	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	3.00	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Poor · 20

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1.3–3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	1.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	0.50	-	0.25 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 · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.72 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1974	4.50	-	2.72 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

September 9, 1974The walleye population is lightly below average, but is good for a lake of this type. Yellow perch and rock bass are present in about average numbers.…

The walleye population is lightly below average, but is good for a lake of this type. Yellow perch and rock bass are present in about average numbers. Northern pike and white suckers are present in above average numbers. Bluegills are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bullet?

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

Is there public access at Bullet?

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

How deep is Bullet?

Bullet has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bullet last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bullet is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Bullet have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Bullet?

No — Bullet 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.