Tee

St. Louis County

Near Ely

DOW: 69008300

Northern PikeGood · 71Yellow PerchAverage · 43

A 39-acre lake near Ely in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1997.

Fish Species (2)

Northern Pike

Good · 71

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

7.00 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 1975	1.00	-	7.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–14.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch5% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 95%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1997	10.00	6.0"	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 1975	8.50	-	0.29 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

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" 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

Northeast zone

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

Biologist Notes

August 5, 1997Tee Lake is in Ecological Lake Class 13, which consists of 84 lakes in northeast Minnesota that are small and shallow, and have very soft (unmineraliz…

Tee Lake is in Ecological Lake Class 13, which consists of 84 lakes in northeast Minnesota that are small and shallow, and have very soft (unmineralized) water. Tee Lake is smaller and has a more irregular shoreline shape than most lakes in this lake class.Tee Lake stratifies thermally in midsummer and has less than 2 ppm oxygen below 7 ft, at which depth the temperature is about 70 F. Winter under-ice oxygen is good. Aquatic plants are sparse and grow to a depth of 6 ft. The inlet from Sletten Lake and the outlet to Grassy Lake are small and have barriers to upstream fish movement.The total catch of fish in 1997 (all species combined) of 10 fish/gillnet (1 lb/gillnet) was lower than normal for this lake class. Fish production in this lake is limited by its small size, rocky bottom substrate, limited midsummer oxygen, and extremely low water fertility.Yellow perch were the only fish species captured in 1997. Perch numbers (10/gillnet) were normal for this lake class and were similar to the previous perch catch of 8/gillnet in 1975. Perch sizes in 1997 averaged 7"; the largest was 9". Perch recruitment was distributed among four year classes. Perch growth (5" at age five) was slower than normal for the area.Two 30" northern pike were captured in the 1975 gillnetting. No pike were captured in the 1997 gillnetting. Trapnets have not been set in this lake due to the difficult access.

August 19, 1975This lake contains a low population of northern pike and and average population of yellow perch.

This lake contains a low population of northern pike and and average population of yellow perch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Tee?

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

Is there public access at Tee?

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

How deep is Tee?

Tee has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Tee last surveyed?

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

Does Tee have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Tee?

No — Tee 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.