Lone

Marshall County

Near Jack Pine

DOW: 44000200

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 77Yellow PerchExcellent · 75PumpkinseedAverage · 47

A 112-acre lake near Jack Pine in Marshall County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (11)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	1.25	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 75

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 23.8 per gill net · typical 8–40.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	3.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1987	23.75	-	0.39 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1977	1.62	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 3.4 per trap net · typical 1.4–8.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	3.38	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1977	0.88	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 0.38 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	0.38	-	0.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net · typical 2.5–25 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	1.12	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 29

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.13 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 4.6–11.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	3.25	-	1.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1987	1.50	-	1.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1977	0.75	-	3.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (5)

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

Black Bullhead

Good · 72

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.58 lbs

Catch rate: 7.4 per trap net · typical 1.1–17.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	33.75	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1987	7.38	-	2.58 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1977	25.00	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 57

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 14.3 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	14.25	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1977	26.50	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1977	21.00	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.59 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 1.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	3.25	-	0.59 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1977	2.62	-	0.63 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1977	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.69 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1–5.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1987	0.75	-	0.48 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1977	2.00	-	1.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1977	0.62	-	2.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Average · 34

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.80 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1977	1.38	-	2.80 lbs	Standard trap 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

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" 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

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 20, 1987NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN STATEWIDE MEDIANS BUT LOWER THAN THE LOCAL MEDIANS CENTRARCHID SPECIES NUMBERS ARE WELL BELOW THE STATE…

NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN STATEWIDE MEDIANS BUT LOWER THAN THE LOCAL MEDIANS CENTRARCHID SPECIES NUMBERS ARE WELL BELOW THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIAN WITH ROUGHFISH BEING REPORTED AT HIGHER LEVELS THAN THE STATE AND LOCAL AVERAGES.

July 20, 1977High population of Roughfish.

High population of Roughfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Lone?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and Bluegill in Lone. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Lone?

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

How deep is Lone?

Lone has a maximum depth of 22 feet and a mean depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Lone last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lone is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Lone have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Lone?

No — Lone has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.