Young

St. Louis County

Near Melrude

DOW: 69063500

Black CrappieAverage · 33

A 132-acre lake near Melrude in St. Louis County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1992.

Fish Species (3)

Black Crappie

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.3 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1992	0.30	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.70 lbs

Catch rate: 2.6 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1992	2.60	-	1.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 41.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 5, 1992	41.00	-	0.10 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

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").

Bullhead

100

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

Biologist Notes

August 5, 1992NOP ARE WELL DISTRIBUTED FROM AGES I THROUGH IV WITH GROWTH RATES AND ABUNDANCE COMPARABLE TO LOCAL AND LAKE CLASS MEDIANS RESPECTIVELY. SMALL (AVERAG…

NOP ARE WELL DISTRIBUTED FROM AGES I THROUGH IV WITH GROWTH RATES AND ABUNDANCE COMPARABLE TO LOCAL AND LAKE CLASS MEDIANS RESPECTIVELY. SMALL (AVERAGE LENGTH OF 5.2 INCHES) BLBS ARE ABUNDANT, WELL OVER THE STATE MEDIAN. BLCS ARE REPRESENTED BY ONLY THE 1990 YEAR CLASS AND EXHIBIT GROWTH RATES ABOVE THE LOCAL MEDIAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Young?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie in Young. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Young?

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

How deep is Young?

Young has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Young last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Young is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Young have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Young?

No — Young 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.