Unnamed

St. Louis County

Near Independence (St. Louis)

DOW: 69062500

Northern PikeGood · 67Black CrappieGood · 59PumpkinseedGood · 50

A 19-acre lake near Independence (St. Louis) in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2016.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2016

Last surveyed 2016 — treat with caution

Avg Size

22.0"

Avg Weight

2.56 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike38% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 62%Largest sampled 29"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 19, 2016	3.00	22.0"	2.56 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 19, 2016	1.89	22.0"	2.34 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 59

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2016

Last surveyed 2016 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.0"

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.44 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 19, 2016	0.44	11.0"	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 2016

Last surveyed 2016 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.2"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 14.4 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 19, 2016	14.44	4.2"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 19, 2016	1.00	4.2"	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 48

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2016

Last surveyed 2016 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.4"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 29.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 19, 2016	2.22	6.4"	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 19, 2016	29.00	6.4"	0.14 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

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" 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

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

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

Biologist Notes

September 19, 2016Schielin is a 19 acre lake with 97% littoral area and a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake is located near Independence, MN and has no public access.…

Schielin is a 19 acre lake with 97% littoral area and a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake is located near Independence, MN and has no public access. Prior to this survey, Schielin had never been surveyed by DNR Fisheries. Schielin was surveyed during the summer of 2016 to gather baseline information about fish populations and aquatic habitat. Northern Pike abundance of 3.0 per gillnet lift was average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes. Average length of gillnet captured Northern Pike was 23.6 inches, with some quality size fish sampled up to nearly 30 inches. Black Crappie are scarce but large in Schielin Lake. Black Crappie abundance of 2.5 per trapnet lift was below average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes. Average length of Black Crappie was 11.4 inches. One specimen captured exceeded 14 inches in length. Only two year-classes were present suggesting inconsistent reproduction. Yellow Perch are abundant but small in Schielin Lake. Yellow Perch abundance of 29.0 per gillnet lift is above average compared to other similar Minnesota Lakes. Average length of Yellow Perch was 6.9 inches, with only 8% exceeding eight inches and none exceeding nine inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Unnamed?

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

Is there public access at Unnamed?

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

How deep is Unnamed?

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 17 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2016. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Unnamed have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Unnamed?

No — Unnamed 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.