White

St. Louis County

Near Elcor

DOW: 69057100

PumpkinseedGood · 62Northern PikeAverage · 49Yellow PerchAverage · 45

A 48-acre lake near Elcor in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (9)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	0.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1987	3.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.39 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	5.33	-	1.39 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1987	1.00	-	0.97 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	0.67	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 17, 1987	2.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 43

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 1.6–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	1.33	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1987	2.00	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 14.7 per trap net · typical 4.3–34.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	14.67	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 17, 1987	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Poor · 20

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	0.17	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 17, 1987	0.67	-	0.85 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per trap net · typical 1–18.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	9.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 1987	10.50	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.6–21.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	1.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1.2–4.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 1987	0.33	-	2.70 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

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

July 17, 1987Yellow bullhead are present in above average numbers; northern pike, pumpkinseed sunfish, and bluegill sunfish are present in average numbers; white s…

Yellow bullhead are present in above average numbers; northern pike, pumpkinseed sunfish, and bluegill sunfish are present in average numbers; white sucker, black bullhead, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch are present in below average numbers. Sizes of most gamefish present are small. Growth of black crappie appears average. Bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish growth is slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in White?

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

Is there public access at White?

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

How deep is White?

White has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in White last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in White is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does White have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on White?

No — White 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.