George

St. Louis County

Near Rollins

DOW: 69004000

Black CrappieExcellent · 85Northern PikeGood · 58Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 42-acre lake near Rollins in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1996.

Fish Species (6)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 85

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.8"

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 8.8 per trap net · typical 1.7–8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie55% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 45%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1996	3.00	7.8"	0.48 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1996	8.75	7.8"	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 1996	1.50	7.8"	-	Survey seining

Northern Pike

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

20.3"

Avg Weight

2.09 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike15% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 85%Largest sampled 30"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1996	8.00	20.3"	2.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1996	0.62	20.3"	2.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

1.43 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1996	0.25	4.0"	1.43 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 1996	1.75	4.0"	-	Survey seining

Pumpkinseed

Average · 26

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 3.1 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1996	29.00	4.0"	-	Survey seining
Jul 22, 1996	1.00	4.0"	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1996	3.12	4.0"	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jul 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.4"

Catch rate: 33.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1996	33.00	1.4"	-	Survey seining

Other species in this lake (1)

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

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.7"

Avg Weight

3.82 lbs

Catch rate: 0.38 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1996	0.38	19.7"	3.82 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

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

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

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

July 22, 1996George is a small, shallow clear water lake located north of Rollins, MN. The fish community if composed of northern pike, largemouth bass, black crap…

George is a small, shallow clear water lake located north of Rollins, MN. The fish community if composed of northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed, white sucker and yellow perch. Results of the 1996 survey indicated very good numbers of black crappie. Average length was 8.8 inches with many crappies over 10 inches. Northern pike were also present with an average size of 20.6 inches and ranging from 18.3 to 30.1 inches. Average numbers of pumpkinseed were present although their average length was only 4.5 inches. Anglers also might encounter largemouth bass (up to 16.3 inches) and white sucker (up to 21.5 inches).

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in George?

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

Is there public access at George?

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

How deep is George?

George has a maximum depth of 18 feet and a mean depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in George last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in George is from 1996. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does George have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on George?

No — George 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.