Pine

Otter Tail County

Near Dent

DOW: 56035000

Black CrappieExcellent · 80PumpkinseedGood · 72Northern PikeGood · 62

A 71-acre lake near Dent in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.57 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	5.00	-	0.57 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1974	2.33	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 15.2 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	15.22	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.07 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	10.50	-	2.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1974	0.11	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 47.7 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	47.67	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 49

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	1.78	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1974	2.00	-	1.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 24

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	7.78	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1974	0.50	-	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.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 13.8 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	1.00	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1974	13.78	-	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 54

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.83 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1974	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1974	1.11	-	0.83 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).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 16, 1974Test-net catch rates indicate that sunfish are abundant. Northern pike and yellow bullheads were also sampled in above average numbers. Black crappies…

Test-net catch rates indicate that sunfish are abundant. Northern pike and yellow bullheads were also sampled in above average numbers. Black crappies and largemouth bass were sampled in average numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pine?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass in Pine. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Pine?

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

How deep is Pine?

Pine has a maximum depth of 33 feet and a mean depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pine last surveyed?

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

Does Pine have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Pine?

No — Pine has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.