Scott

St. Louis County

Near Scott

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Black CrappieAverage · 41Northern PikePoor · 23PumpkinseedPoor · 15

A 17-acre lake near Scott in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Average · 41

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1987	1.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.70 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1987	2.00	-	1.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 15

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1987	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 10

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1987	1.67	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 90

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1987	2.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1987	1.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 55

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.95 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1987	1.00	-	1.95 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1987	0.33	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 19

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1987	0.33	-	0.40 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

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

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").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1987NORTHERN PIKE, BLACK CRAPPIE, AND BLUEGILLS APPEAR TO BE PRESENT IN LOWER THAN STATE AVERAGE ABUN- DANCE. LARGEMOUTH BASS WERE SAMPLED IN THE 1970 POP…

NORTHERN PIKE, BLACK CRAPPIE, AND BLUEGILLS APPEAR TO BE PRESENT IN LOWER THAN STATE AVERAGE ABUN- DANCE. LARGEMOUTH BASS WERE SAMPLED IN THE 1970 POPULATION ASSESSMENT BUT NOT IN THE PRESENT SURVEY.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Scott?

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

Is there public access at Scott?

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

How deep is Scott?

Scott has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Scott last surveyed?

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

Does Scott have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Scott?

No — Scott 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.