Beaver

St. Louis County

Near McComber

DOW: 69021600

Northern PikeGood · 63Largemouth BassGood · 50Yellow PerchAverage · 38

A 95-acre lake near McComber in St. Louis County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (5)

Northern Pike

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.47 lbs

Catch rate: 16.0 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1984	16.00	-	1.47 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1984	0.50	-	2.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1984	3.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1984	3.00	-	0.08 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 · 39

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 1984	1.50	-	2.50 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 25, 1984Larger numbers (16/gillnet set) of northern pike are present althought their size is small. Average population of yellow perch, white sucker, pumpkins…

Larger numbers (16/gillnet set) of northern pike are present althought their size is small. Average population of yellow perch, white sucker, pumpkinseed, sunfish and largemouth bass are also present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Beaver?

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

Is there public access at Beaver?

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

How deep is Beaver?

Beaver has a maximum depth of 4 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Beaver last surveyed?

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

Does Beaver have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Beaver?

No — Beaver 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.