Little Rock

Wright County

Near Rassat

DOW: 86018100

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 97Northern PikeGood · 73Black CrappieGood · 53

A 37-acre lake near Rassat in Wright County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (10)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	3.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.12 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	4.00	-	4.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1985	1.00	-	1.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–18 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	10.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1985	1.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 34.0 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	4.00	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1985	34.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	0.50	-	1.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1985	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 29

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	1.50	-	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Black Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	3.50	-	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 15, 1985	30.00	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 52

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	7.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1985	4.00	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Average · 41

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.7–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	2.00	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 29

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1985	0.50	-	0.30 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

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

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

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

August 15, 1985Northern Pike (4.0/gill net) were present at numbers near the local average and showed above average growth rates. Age classes 1-7 were caught, showin…

Northern Pike (4.0/gill net) were present at numbers near the local average and showed above average growth rates. Age classes 1-7 were caught, showing consistent reproduction. Average size is 3.6 pounds. Only two Largemouth Bass were captured; however, local residents claim to have good angling success. Bluegill (34.0/trap net) are abundant and had below average growth rates, most being five inches long and age 4. Black Crappie (1.5/trap net) were caught infrequently when compared to the local average of 4.0/trap net. The bulk of those captured were 6-7 inches long and age class 4. Present numbers of rough fish such as bowfin, black and yellow bullheads were average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Rock?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass in Little Rock. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Rock?

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

How deep is Little Rock?

Little Rock has a maximum depth of 51 feet and a mean depth of 12.2 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Rock last surveyed?

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

Does Little Rock have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Rock?

No — Little Rock 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.