Thirteen

St. Louis County

Near Idington

DOW: 69079400

Northern PikeGood · 64Yellow PerchAverage · 25PumpkinseedPoor · 11

A 80-acre lake near Idington in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Good · 64

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.24 lbs

Catch rate: 7.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1987	0.25	-	4.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 31, 1987	7.67	-	3.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1987	1.33	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 11

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1987	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 31, 1987	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Poor · 7

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.44 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1987	1.25	-	0.44 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 31, 1987	1.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1987	0.33	-	1.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 31, 1987	0.25	-	1.00 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.

White Sucker

Good · 55

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1987	1.00	-	3.00 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).

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

Smallmouth Bass

Season: Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Smallmouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

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").

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

no limit

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

Biologist Notes

August 31, 1987NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE HIGH AT 7.7/GILLNET. LOW NUMBERS OF BLUEGILL AND PUMPKINSEED.

NORTHERN PIKE NUMBERS ARE HIGH AT 7.7/GILLNET. LOW NUMBERS OF BLUEGILL AND PUMPKINSEED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Thirteen?

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

Is there public access at Thirteen?

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

How deep is Thirteen?

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

When were the main sport fish in Thirteen last surveyed?

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

Does Thirteen have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Thirteen?

No — Thirteen has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.