Schlamm

St. Louis County

Near Burntside Lake

DOW: 69029400

Northern PikeExcellent · 79Yellow PerchAverage · 25

A 69-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1976.

Fish Species (5)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 79

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.52 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1976	7.00	-	2.52 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1976	0.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1976	0.67	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Shorthead Redhorse

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.49 lbs

Catch rate: 11.3 per gill net · typical 11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1976	11.33	-	1.49 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.12 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1976	5.33	-	1.12 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).

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 12, 1976Consists of above average populations of northern pike, northern redhorse, and white sucker. The northern pike are really small.

Consists of above average populations of northern pike, northern redhorse, and white sucker. The northern pike are really small.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Schlamm?

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

Is there public access at Schlamm?

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

How deep is Schlamm?

Schlamm has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Schlamm last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Schlamm is from 1976. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Schlamm have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Schlamm?

No — Schlamm 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.