Markham

St. Louis County

Near Markham

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Black CrappieExcellent · 97PumpkinseedPoor · 21Yellow PerchPoor · 10

A 229-acre lake near Markham in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1974	9.00	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 12, 1974	2.75	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1974	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 10

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1974	0.50	-	0.45 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Poor · 7

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1974	1.25	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 6

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1974	0.50	-	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.

White Sucker

Excellent · 94

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.96 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1974	3.50	-	1.96 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 12, 1974	0.25	-	3.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 12, 1974	0.50	-	0.42 lbs	Standard trap 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).

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 12, 1974Fish populations are low with the exception of Crappies which are adequate.

Fish populations are low with the exception of Crappies which are adequate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Markham?

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

Is there public access at Markham?

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

How deep is Markham?

Markham has a maximum depth of 29 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Markham last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Markham is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Markham have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Markham?

No — Markham has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.