Burns Pit

St. Louis County

Near Genoa (St. Louis)

DOW: 69137800

Northern PikeGood · 72Yellow PerchGood · 57Largemouth BassAverage · 40

A 12-acre lake near Genoa (St. Louis) in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (5)

Northern Pike

Good · 72

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

12.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1985	0.50	-	12.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1985	1.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1985	3.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1985	2.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1985	5.50	-	0.18 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

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

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

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

Biologist Notes

July 22, 1985Centrarchid populations are present in above average numbers, but small size. Northern cisco are yellow perch are present in average or below average…

Centrarchid populations are present in above average numbers, but small size. Northern cisco are yellow perch are present in average or below average numeers and small size. One 36 walleyes taken, although they were present in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Burns Pit?

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

Is there public access at Burns Pit?

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

How deep is Burns Pit?

Burns Pit has a maximum depth of 95 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Burns Pit last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Burns Pit is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Burns Pit have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Burns Pit?

No — Burns Pit 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.