Little Finberg

St. Louis County

Near Hull

DOW: 69089301

Yellow PerchGood · 53Northern PikeGood · 51PumpkinseedAverage · 40

A 18-acre lake near Hull in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1973.

Fish Species (4)

Yellow Perch

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 11.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1973	1.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1973	11.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.82 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1973	5.00	-	1.82 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 25, 1973	3.50	-	1.59 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 40

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1973	1.25	-	0.08 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

Average · 30

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 25, 1973	5.75	-	1.33 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 25, 1973	2.00	-	0.40 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).

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

Biologist Notes

June 25, 1973THERE IS AN EXCELLENT POPULATION OF NORTHERN PIKE AND WHITE SUCKER. BOTH NUMBERS AND WEIGHTS ARE ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL AVERAGE. YELLOW PERCH ARE BELOW…

THERE IS AN EXCELLENT POPULATION OF NORTHERN PIKE AND WHITE SUCKER. BOTH NUMBERS AND WEIGHTS ARE ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL AVERAGE. YELLOW PERCH ARE BELOW THE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIAN IN NUMBERS, BUT ABOVE IN WEIGHT. THE PUMPKINSEEDS ARE FEW AND SMALL. THERE IS A POSSIBLE MIXING OF POPULATIONS WITH THE FISH FROM FINBERG LAKE, AND USE OF THEIR SPAWNING FACILITIES.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Finberg?

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

Is there public access at Little Finberg?

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

How deep is Little Finberg?

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

When were the main sport fish in Little Finberg last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Finberg is from 1973. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Finberg have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Finberg?

No — Little Finberg 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.