Little Coyote

St. Louis County

Near Rollins

DOW: 69002100

Northern PikeExcellent · 78WalleyeGood · 67Rock BassGood · 64

A 28-acre lake near Rollins in St. Louis County — best known for pike and walleye. Last surveyed 1997.

Fish Species (8)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 78

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

25.2"

Avg Weight

5.51 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 3.9–9.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike80% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 20%Largest sampled 33"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	4.00	25.2"	5.51 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	0.88	25.2"	4.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Stocked 2020

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.2"

Avg Weight

2.99 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1–7.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye100% keeper-size (15"+)

All keeper-sizeLargest sampled 23"

Stocked with fingerlings irregularly · 3,350 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	2.00	19.2"	2.99 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	1.75	19.2"	2.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2020	fingerlings	2,500	100.0	Private citizens and sporting groups
2017	fingerlings	850	50.0	Private citizens and sporting groups

Rock Bass

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.9"

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 0.88 per trap net

Size of catchable rock bass17% keeper-size (8"+)

4–7" · 83%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	1.00	5.9"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	0.88	5.9"	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.5"

Avg Weight

0.67 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	1.00	6.5"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	0.25	6.5"	0.67 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 22

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.9"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2–23 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	1.12	1.9"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 11, 1997	71.00	1.9"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	2.00	1.9"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Catch rate: 3.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	3.00	5.8"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	1.00	5.8"	1.90 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	0.12	5.8"	0.14 lbs	Standard trap 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.

White Sucker

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.1"

Avg Weight

2.62 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2.6–17.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	36.00	16.1"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	5.00	16.1"	2.62 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	2.25	16.1"	4.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Johnny Darter

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 3.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	3.00	-	-	Survey seining

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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).

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

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

August 11, 1997Little Coyote is a 40 acre lake located 4 miles south of Rollins, MN off County #131. Little Coyote does not have a public access across land, however…

Little Coyote is a 40 acre lake located 4 miles south of Rollins, MN off County #131. Little Coyote does not have a public access across land, however, it may be accessed up Coyote Creek from King Lake. Maximum depth is 15 feet. No previous fish population investigations have been completed on Little Coyote Lake. Fish species identified from the survey include walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, white sucker, blacknose shiner, common shiner, mottled sculpin, and johnny darter. Walleye and northern pike were both identified as having good size structure and fast growth rates. Yellow perch size structure was poor and growth rates were slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Coyote?

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

Is there public access at Little Coyote?

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

How deep is Little Coyote?

Little Coyote has a maximum depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Coyote last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Coyote is from 1997. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Coyote have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Coyote?

No — Little Coyote has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.