Six Mile

St. Louis County

Near Wilpen

DOW: 69084000

Northern PikeExcellent · 79Yellow PerchExcellent · 75Black CrappieGood · 69

A 98-acre lake near Wilpen in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (12)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 79

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.89 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	0.50	-	10.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1990	7.00	-	3.89 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	6.00	-	2.36 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 158.3 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	3.25	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1990	158.25	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.57 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–5.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1990	1.00	-	0.57 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	2.75	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	2.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 3, 1980	3.00	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 3, 1980	0.80	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.80 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 1.3–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	1.25	-	2.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	0.80	-	4.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	0.50	-	2.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1990	0.50	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 2.3–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	3.75	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1990	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	10.75	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Average · 37

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 3, 1980	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

White Sucker

Excellent · 81

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.32 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	14.50	-	2.32 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	2.50	-	1.62 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 3, 1980	31.00	-	1.78 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 3, 1980	0.40	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 3, 1980	0.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 3, 1980	6.80	-	0.59 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–24.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 23, 1990	0.75	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 23, 1990	99.75	-	0.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 3, 1980	0.75	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

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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

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

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").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 23, 1990SIX MILE LAKE IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING HIGH POPULATIONS OF BLACK BULLHEADS AND YELLOW PERCH. NORTHERN PIKE AND WHITE SUCKER ABUNDANCE ARE ALSO WELL ABO…

SIX MILE LAKE IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING HIGH POPULATIONS OF BLACK BULLHEADS AND YELLOW PERCH. NORTHERN PIKE AND WHITE SUCKER ABUNDANCE ARE ALSO WELL ABOVE MEDIAN VALUES ESTABLISHED FOR LAKES OF THIS ECOLOGICAL CLASS (#19). ALL OTHER SPECIES EXIST AT OR BELOW MEDIAN LEVELS. THE FIVE WALLEYES CAPTURED WERE ASSUMED TO HAVE EMIGRATED FROM THE EAST SWAM RIVER AS THERE IS NO RECORD OF WALLEYE STOCKING IN SIX MILE LAKE. SPECIES COMPOSITION AND ABUNDANCE IS INDICATIVE OF A EUTROPHIC LAKE.

July 3, 1980Bullhead, Crappie, and Sucker populations very high. N Pike somwhat high but the Perch are very high and can be used for forage.

Bullhead, Crappie, and Sucker populations very high. N Pike somwhat high but the Perch are very high and can be used for forage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Six Mile?

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

Is there public access at Six Mile?

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

How deep is Six Mile?

Six Mile has a maximum depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Six Mile last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Six Mile is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Six Mile have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Six Mile?

No — Six Mile 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.