Wilbur

Pine County

Near Saint Johns Landing Camp

DOW: 58004500

Northern PikeGood · 72Yellow PerchAverage · 48

A 44-acre lake near Saint Johns Landing Camp in Pine County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (2)

Northern Pike

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.07 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1983	10.00	-	3.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1983	0.75	-	2.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 48

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 10, 1983	6.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 10, 1983	14.50	-	0.08 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

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

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").

Biologist Notes

June 10, 1983WHEN COMPARED TO RESPECTIVE LOCAL MEDIANS, THE PRESENT FISH POPULATION STATUS OF WILBUR LAKE IS AS FOLLOWS. THE NORTHERN PIKE WAS HIGH AT 10.0 PER SET…

WHEN COMPARED TO RESPECTIVE LOCAL MEDIANS, THE PRESENT FISH POPULATION STATUS OF WILBUR LAKE IS AS FOLLOWS. THE NORTHERN PIKE WAS HIGH AT 10.0 PER SET WITH AN AVERAGE WT OF 2.95 PDS. THE YELLOW PERCH WAS LOW AT 14.50 PER SET. NO OTHER FISH SPECIES CAPTURED. SHORELINE SEINING FOR NATURAL REPRODUCTION COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE PRIVATE LAND OWNER DENIED SURVEY ACCESS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Wilbur?

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

Is there public access at Wilbur?

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

How deep is Wilbur?

Wilbur has a maximum depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Wilbur last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Wilbur is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Wilbur have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Wilbur?

No — Wilbur 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.