Dollar

St. Louis County

Near Chisholm

DOW: 69091600

PumpkinseedGood · 54BluegillAverage · 42Yellow PerchAverage · 42

A 11-acre lake near Chisholm in St. Louis County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (6)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 54

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 7, 1980	0.25	-	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 42

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 19 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 7, 1980	0.33	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 42

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 0.2–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 7, 1980	2.67	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 7, 1980	0.50	-	1.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Brown Bullhead

Good · 55

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 7, 1980	3.83	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.7–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 7, 1980	0.17	-	1.60 lbs	Standard trap 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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

May 7, 1980No Trout captured during netting. Warm water fishes have become quite abundant in this lake.

No Trout captured during netting. Warm water fishes have become quite abundant in this lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Dollar?

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

Is there public access at Dollar?

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

How deep is Dollar?

Dollar has a maximum depth of 32 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Dollar last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Dollar is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Dollar have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Dollar?

No — Dollar 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.