Coon

St. Louis County

Near Bengal

DOW: 69088500

PumpkinseedExcellent · 82Yellow PerchGood · 69BluegillGood · 63

A 101-acre lake near Bengal in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1977.

Fish Species (11)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 82

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1977	4.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 30.5 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 8, 1977	30.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 63

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 2.3–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	5.50	-	0.90 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1977	4.00	-	0.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.31 lbs

Catch rate: 17.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	17.00	-	1.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1977	0.75	-	1.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–5.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	3.50	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1977	1.50	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.3–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	1.00	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 25

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–0.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1977	0.25	-	4.20 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

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.37 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	7.50	-	1.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1977	0.25	-	2.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 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
Aug 8, 1977	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 8, 1977	20.00	-	0.73 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 0.9–17.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	4.50	-	0.47 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1977	2.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1977	0.25	-	0.50 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

August 8, 1977N Pike, Sucker and Bullhead populations are considerably above state and local medians.

N Pike, Sucker and Bullhead populations are considerably above state and local medians.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Coon?

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

Is there public access at Coon?

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

How deep is Coon?

Coon has a maximum depth of 9 feet and a mean depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Coon last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Coon is from 1977. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Coon have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Coon?

No — Coon has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.