Leaf

St. Louis County

Near Gilbert

DOW: 69061000

WalleyeGood · 66PumpkinseedGood · 65Northern PikeGood · 63

A 58-acre lake near Gilbert in St. Louis County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (8)

Walleye

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.83 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	1.50	-	4.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 29, 1981	0.40	-	5.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	1.50	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 29, 1981	4.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.08 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 1.2–5.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	9.00	-	2.08 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 29, 1981	1.80	-	1.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per trap net · typical 2.4–16 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	8.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 29, 1981	1.50	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 2–16.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	2.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 42

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 4.2 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	2.50	-	0.45 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 29, 1981	4.20	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap 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

Good · 55

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.89 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–7.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	7.00	-	0.89 lbs	Standard gill nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 29, 1981	57.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 29, 1981	2.40	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

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).

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

This lake is near a regulation-zone boundary — verify the zone on the DNR map.

Biologist Notes

June 29, 1981Suckers, black bullheads, and northern pike are present in above average numbers. Black crappies, bluegills, and pumpkinseeds are present in about ave…

Suckers, black bullheads, and northern pike are present in above average numbers. Black crappies, bluegills, and pumpkinseeds are present in about average numbers. Walleye and yellow perch are present in below average numbers. All of the Walleye caught were old (Age VIII+) and quite slow growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Leaf?

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

Is there public access at Leaf?

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

How deep is Leaf?

Leaf has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Leaf last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Leaf is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Leaf have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Leaf?

No — Leaf 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.