Coxey Pond

St. Louis County

Near Burntside Lake

DOW: 69018600

Northern PikeGood · 65Smallmouth BassAverage · 49Largemouth BassAverage · 43

A 192-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Good · 65

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1978	0.17	-	5.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Average · 49

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.87 lbs

Catch rate: 7.8 per gill net · typical 0.5–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1978	7.83	-	0.87 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 43

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1978	0.83	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1978	0.17	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1978	0.83	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1978	3.00	-	0.16 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 · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.86 lbs

Catch rate: 8.7 per gill net · typical 3.6–14.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1978	8.67	-	1.86 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).

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").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

July 23, 1978Consists of above average population of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish, and white sucker. Northern pike, perch and bluegills are pre…

Consists of above average population of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, hybrid sunfish, and white sucker. Northern pike, perch and bluegills are present in below average numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Coxey Pond?

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

Is there public access at Coxey Pond?

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

How deep is Coxey Pond?

Coxey Pond has a maximum depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Coxey Pond last surveyed?

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

Does Coxey Pond have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Coxey Pond?

No — Coxey Pond 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.