Five Mile

St. Louis County

Near Murray

DOW: 69028800

BluegillGood · 62Northern PikeGood · 59Yellow PerchGood · 53

A 104-acre lake near Murray in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (6)

Bluegill

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 7.2 per trap net · typical 0.6–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	7.17	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 1983	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.85 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	6.50	-	1.85 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 21, 1983	0.67	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	0.17	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 1983	7.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	0.17	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 1983	0.50	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.7–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	0.50	-	0.20 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.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	5.50	-	1.86 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 21, 1983	1.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

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

Crappie

10 combined total

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 21, 1983Northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill appear to be present in above average numbers. While sucker, largemouth bass, and black crappie are present…

Northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill appear to be present in above average numbers. While sucker, largemouth bass, and black crappie are present in average numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Five Mile?

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

Is there public access at Five Mile?

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

How deep is Five Mile?

Five Mile has a maximum depth of 8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Five Mile last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Five Mile is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Five Mile have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Five Mile?

No — Five Mile has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.