Luverne Pit
A 3-acre lake near Luverne in Rock County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (8)
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 12.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 12.25 | - | 0.24 lbs |
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.27 lbs |
Bluegill
Stocked 2025Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 13.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 13.00 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | adults | 525 | 35.0 |
| 2024 | adults | 112 | 28.0 |
| 2023 | adults | 315 | 35.0 |
| 2022 | adults | 200 | 35.0 |
| 2021 | adults | 149 | 35.0 |
| 2019 | adults | 150 | 30.0 |
| 2018 | adults | 180 | 30.0 |
| 2017 | adults | 320 | 40.0 |
| 2016 | adults | 230 | 35.0 |
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 0.25 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 2.67 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 5.75 | - | 0.36 lbs |
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 0.25 | - | 1.84 lbs |
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1991 | 5.25 | - | 2.04 lbs |
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"
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
More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)
Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers
no limit
Bullhead
100
Biologist Notes
August 19, 1991BLG AND BLC ARE THE TWO MOST ABUNDANT SPECIES IN LUVERNE PIT. BOTH SPECIES ARE REPRESENTED BY SEVERAL YEAR CLASSES. EVIDENCE FROM SHORELINE SEINING AN…
BLG AND BLC ARE THE TWO MOST ABUNDANT SPECIES IN LUVERNE PIT. BOTH SPECIES ARE REPRESENTED BY SEVERAL YEAR CLASSES. EVIDENCE FROM SHORELINE SEINING AND AGE DISTRIBUTION SUGGEST BLG ARE REPRODUCING, WHILE RECRUITMENT DATA FOR BLC IS INCONCLUSIVE. BOTH SPECIES RECEIVED SUPPLEMENTARY STOCKING OF ADULTS IN 1990. A NUMBER OF OTHER GAME SPECIES EXIST IN SMALL NUMBERS IN LUVERNE PIT, INCLUDING WHC, LMB, WAE AND PMK. YOY WERE COLLECTED ONLY FOR LMB, WHICH MAY BE MORE ABUNDANT THAN TRAPNETS SUGGEST. ELECTROFISHING SHOULD BE CONDUCTED TO GET A BETTER IDEA OF BASS POPULATION SIZE. BLB AND WTS WERE SAMPLED IN LOW NUMBERS (5.75 AND 5.25 PER NET, RESPECTIVELY), AND ARE PROBABLY ESTABLISHED AND REPRODUCING, ALTHOUGH NO YOY WERE SAMPLED IN SHORELINE SEINES.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Luverne Pit?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, White Crappie, and Bluegill in Luverne Pit. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Luverne Pit?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Luverne Pit. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Luverne Pit?
Luverne Pit has a maximum depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Luverne Pit last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Luverne Pit is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Luverne Pit have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Luverne Pit in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
Are there special fishing regulations on Luverne Pit?
No — Luverne Pit 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.
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- Surface Area
- 2.56 acres
- Max Depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.29 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed