Stump

Stearns County

Near Collegeville

DOW: 73009100

Northern PikeExcellent · 88PumpkinseedGood · 69Black CrappieGood · 58

A 72-acre lake near Collegeville in Stearns County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (9)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 88

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.18 lbs

Catch rate: 14.3 per gill net · typical 3.6–11 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	14.33	-	3.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	0.75	-	1.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 9.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	1.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	9.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 13.3 per gill net · typical 1–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	13.33	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	3.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 11.0 per trap net · typical 4–28.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	11.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 42

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per gill net · typical 3.8–22.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	1.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1984	4.67	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	18.33	-	0.36 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	6.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.64 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	0.67	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	3.50	-	0.64 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	7.67	-	0.59 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	0.25	-	0.60 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).

Crappie

10 combined total

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1984Northern Pike were abundant, with an average of 14.3/ gill net, which was more than twice the local average. Eighty percent of the Northern Pike were…

Northern Pike were abundant, with an average of 14.3/ gill net, which was more than twice the local average. Eighty percent of the Northern Pike were age 3 and 4 and growth was good. Bluegill numbers, at 11.0/ trap net, were low compared with the local median, but average compared with the statewide median. Ages 1-8 were sampled but growth rates are erratic, especially in older fish, probably due to winterkill tendencies. Black Crappies were present in average numbers compared with state and local medians at 3.0/trap net. Ages 1-4 were sampled and growth was good. Yellow Perch abundance is about one-half the local median at 4.7/gillnet. Yellow Bullhead (6.0/trap net) and Brown Bullhead (3.5/trap net) numbers were near their respective medians while Black Bullhead numbers (0.3/trap net) were low. This was unusual for an occasional winterkill lake. It seems to indicate that most kills are only partial and probably only affect sunfishes and other sensitive species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Stump?

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

Is there public access at Stump?

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

How deep is Stump?

Stump has a maximum depth of 36 feet and a mean depth of 8.3 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Stump last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Stump is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Stump have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Stump?

No — Stump 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.