Hook

St. Louis County

Near Burntside Lake

DOW: 69018200

Northern PikeGood · 67Yellow PerchAverage · 31

A 82-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (3)

Northern Pike

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1978	10.00	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1978	1.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

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 · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.62 lbs

Catch rate: 15.8 per gill net · typical 3.6–14.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 14, 1978	15.75	-	1.62 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").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 14, 1978Consists of above average populations of northern pike and white sucker. Perch are present in below average numbers.

Consists of above average populations of northern pike and white sucker. Perch are present in below average numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hook?

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

Is there public access at Hook?

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

How deep is Hook?

Hook has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hook last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hook is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Hook have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Hook?

No — Hook 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.