Harriet

St. Louis County

Near Silica

DOW: 69089600

Yellow PerchExcellent · 97PumpkinseedExcellent · 75Rock BassGood · 64

A 57-acre lake near Silica in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.61 lbs

Catch rate: 38.7 per gill net · typical 2–16.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1982	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 2, 1982	38.67	-	0.61 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 75

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1982	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 2, 1982	3.75	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1982	7.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 2.4–16 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1982	4.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 2, 1982	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1982	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 2, 1982	2.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 43

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 2, 1982	1.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 2, 1982	2.67	-	0.46 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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)

Rock Bass

Biologist Notes

August 2, 1982The Perch population is at a fairly high level and composed mainly of larger fish. All other fish populations appear to be within normal limits and ar…

The Perch population is at a fairly high level and composed mainly of larger fish. All other fish populations appear to be within normal limits and are being maintained by natural reproduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Harriet?

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

Is there public access at Harriet?

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

How deep is Harriet?

Harriet has a maximum depth of 49 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Harriet last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Harriet is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Harriet have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Harriet?

No — Harriet 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.