Pocket

St. Louis County

Near Crane Lake

DOW: 69034500

Northern PikeExcellent · 80WalleyeGood · 73Rock BassGood · 50

A 241-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County — best known for pike and walleye. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.10 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 1.3–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1980	8.50	-	3.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.13 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per gill net · typical 0.8–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1980	3.75	-	2.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1980	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1980	2.00	-	0.11 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 · 72

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.2–0.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1980	0.25	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.63 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per gill net · typical 1.2–4.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1980	3.75	-	2.63 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).

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

July 10, 1980Consists of an above average population of northern pike, average populations of walleye and sucker, and below average populations of perch and rock b…

Consists of an above average population of northern pike, average populations of walleye and sucker, and below average populations of perch and rock bass. Redhorse are also present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pocket?

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

Is there public access at Pocket?

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

How deep is Pocket?

Pocket has a maximum depth of 27 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pocket last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pocket is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Pocket have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Pocket?

No — Pocket has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.