Rush

St. Louis County

Near Winton

DOW: 69020300

Yellow PerchGood · 56WalleyeGood · 52Smallmouth BassGood · 50

A 115-acre lake near Winton in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Good · 56

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 28, 1984	3.75	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.29 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2.3–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 28, 1984	4.00	-	1.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 28, 1984	0.25	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.62 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 28, 1984	4.00	-	1.62 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.4–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 28, 1984	0.25	-	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

Average · 42

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.35 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 28, 1984	6.00	-	1.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

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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

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 28, 1984Rush Lake has average populations of white sucker, northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, smallmouth bass and rock bass. White suckers are smaller than…

Rush Lake has average populations of white sucker, northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, smallmouth bass and rock bass. White suckers are smaller than average (mean length=13'). Walleye growth is slow (11.5' at annulus IV) and year class strengths appear fairly evenly distributed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Rush?

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

Is there public access at Rush?

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

How deep is Rush?

Rush has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Rush last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Rush is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Rush have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Rush?

No — Rush 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.