Golf Course Pond

St. Louis County

Near Duluth

DOW: 69134500

A 1-acre lake near Duluth in St. Louis County. Last surveyed 1996.

Fish Species (7)

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1996	0.50	4.0"	0.05 lbs	Special trap nets

Rainbow Trout

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.5"

Avg Weight

0.48 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1996	0.40	10.5"	0.48 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 19, 1991	2.00	-	0.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

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

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1996	0.50	-	-	Special trap nets
Sep 19, 1991	1.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 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
Sep 19, 1991	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 29

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.3"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 1.1–12.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1996	3.80	6.3"	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 9, 1996	465.50	6.3"	-	Special trap nets
Sep 19, 1991	12.25	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 3000.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1996	3000.00	-	-	Special trap nets

Johnny Darter

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 32.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 9, 1996	32.50	-	-	Special trap nets

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)

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

This lake is near a regulation-zone boundary — verify the zone on the DNR map.

Biologist Notes

September 9, 1996Upper Twin is a very small, shallow and fertile pond located along Skyline Drive in the City of Duluth. Since 1991, the spring and early summer rainbo…

Upper Twin is a very small, shallow and fertile pond located along Skyline Drive in the City of Duluth. Since 1991, the spring and early summer rainbow trout stocking provides a good summertime put-and-take fishery.

September 19, 1991An adequate population of rainbow trout has demonstrated the continued potential of this pond to provide angling opportunities for the kids in the cit…

An adequate population of rainbow trout has demonstrated the continued potential of this pond to provide angling opportunities for the kids in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Golf Course Pond?

Minnesota DNR records list Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout for Golf Course Pond, but none have a fishing-quality score yet — they may be recently stocked or have limited survey data. See the species list above.

Is there public access at Golf Course Pond?

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

How deep is Golf Course Pond?

Golf Course Pond has a maximum depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Golf Course Pond last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Golf Course Pond is from 1996. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Golf Course Pond have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Golf Course Pond?

No — Golf Course Pond has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.