Balm

Beltrami County, Minnesota — DOW #04032900

191 Surveys

Special Regulations for Balm

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.

537.37

Acres

33 ft

Max Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Balm. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	6.8 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.14 lb	61
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	19.2 (normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.09 lb	115
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	6.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.22 lb	54
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	112.8 (above normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.13 lb	677
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	4.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.14 lb	36
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	5.9 (normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.12 lb	53
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.22 lb	8
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	40.4 (above normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.19 lb	283
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.15 lb	21
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	105.0 (above normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.14 lb	945
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.10 lb	4
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	2.6 (normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.14 lb	23
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	1.1	—	—	2
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	2.7	—	—	19
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	7.4	—	—	52
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.16 lb	16
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	36.3 (above normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.11 lb	145
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.14 lb	12
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	2.5 – 24.2	0.11 lb	27

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	3.1 – 8.5	3.96 lb	21
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	3.40 lb	1
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	3.1 – 8.5	5.88 lb	12
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	8.20 lb	1
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	3.3 (normal)	3.1 – 8.5	3.94 lb	30
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	1.74 lb	1
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	8.0 (normal)	3.1 – 8.5	4.36 lb	56
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	5.07 lb	4
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	7.6 (normal)	3.1 – 8.5	4.55 lb	68
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	2.3 (below normal)	3.1 – 8.5	4.36 lb	21
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	3.19 lb	4
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	3.1 – 8.5	3.37 lb	20
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	1.00 lb	1
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	2.8 (below normal)	3.1 – 8.5	3.35 lb	25
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.4	—	2.83 lb	4

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	10.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 5.1	0.09 lb	65
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	0.2 – 5.1	0.09 lb	15
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	7.1 (above normal)	0.1 – 0.7	0.07 lb	64
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	3.6 (normal)	0.2 – 5.1	0.09 lb	25
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.1 – 0.7	0.08 lb	5
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	10.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 5.1	0.13 lb	97
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.1 – 0.7	0.08 lb	6
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.2 – 5.1	0.11 lb	12
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.1 – 0.7	0.08 lb	2
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	4.4	—	—	31
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	3.8	—	—	7
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.2 – 5.1	0.09 lb	10

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.53 lb	4
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	4.8 (above normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.17 lb	43
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.37 lb	3
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.30 lb	21
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.24 lb	6
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	1.9 (normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.22 lb	13
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.26 lb	22
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	1.8 (normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.12 lb	16
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	2.1 (normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.14 lb	19
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.37 lb	3
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.32 lb	1
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	0.6	—	—	1
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	0.6	—	—	4
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.10 lb	1
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	2.9 (above normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.24 lb	23
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 2.0	0.24 lb	3
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.6 – 2.5	0.19 lb	11

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	5.3 (normal)	1.3 – 5.5	2.76 lb	32
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	5.12 lb	3
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	5.8 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.5	2.70 lb	35
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	1.03 lb	9
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	23.2 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.5	1.04 lb	209
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	1.6 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	1.18 lb	14
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	9.0 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.5	2.05 lb	63
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 0.7	5.07 lb	3
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	7.8 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.5	3.17 lb	70
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.9 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	3.40 lb	8
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	15.7 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.5	1.35 lb	141
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.7	2.47 lb	1
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	8.3 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.5	2.43 lb	33
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.8 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	2.33 lb	6
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	6.1 (above normal)	1.3 – 5.5	1.07 lb	55
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.4 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.7	2.53 lb	13

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.25 lb	1
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.8	—	0.63 lb	7
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.49 lb	1
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	3.3	—	0.27 lb	23
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	0.27 lb	7
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.16 lb	1

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	1.5 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.29 lb	9
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	1.9 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.1	0.58 lb	17
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	1.5 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.59 lb	9
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	1.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.1	0.59 lb	14
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	16.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.88 lb	151
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	2.1 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.1	0.19 lb	19
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	1.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	1.06 lb	9
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.9 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	0.66 lb	8
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	2.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.78 lb	20
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	1.6 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.1	0.74 lb	14
2018-07-16	Standard electrofishing	233.5	—	0.81 lb	402
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	26.1 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.57 lb	235
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	6.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.1	0.28 lb	54
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	28.5	—	—	52
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	5.7	—	—	40
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	8.3	—	—	58
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.92 lb	13
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.1	1.15 lb	8
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	8.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.2	0.91 lb	72
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.4 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.1	1.02 lb	13

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	35.0	—	0.11 lb	210
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	173.6 (above normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.15 lb	1562
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	126.3	—	0.20 lb	758
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	137.9 (above normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.20 lb	1241
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	62.7	—	0.18 lb	564
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	43.4 (above normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.09 lb	391
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	64.9	—	0.18 lb	454
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	76.0 (above normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.23 lb	684
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	37.3	—	0.17 lb	336
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	77.6 (above normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.19 lb	698
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	36.8	—	0.18 lb	331
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	23.0 (normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.14 lb	184
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	32.3	—	—	59
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	16.7	—	—	117
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	43.0	—	—	301
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	24.3	—	0.13 lb	97
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	74.0 (above normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.09 lb	592
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	24.7	—	0.29 lb	222
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	17.0 (normal)	5.6 – 42.3	0.18 lb	153

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	52.7	—	0.19 lb	316
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	52.4 (above normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.17 lb	472
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	45.3	—	0.24 lb	272
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	23.9 (above normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.24 lb	215
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	3.1	—	0.17 lb	28
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	5.4 (normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.12 lb	49
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	20.7	—	0.16 lb	145
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	17.4 (above normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.27 lb	157
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	33.0	—	0.15 lb	297
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	12.2 (above normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.19 lb	110
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	3.6	—	0.23 lb	32
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.19 lb	19
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	0.1	—	—	1
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	1.3	—	—	9
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	52.3	—	0.21 lb	209
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	43.1 (above normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.18 lb	345
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.0	—	0.15 lb	27
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.4 (below normal)	1.7 – 8.2	0.19 lb	13

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	4.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.5	1.97 lb	26
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.32 lb	6
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	1.55 lb	4
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 1.0	3.70 lb	1
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	2.35 lb	6
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	2.11 lb	5
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	1.1 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	2.78 lb	10
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	0.6 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	2.53 lb	5
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.5	2.15 lb	14
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.2 – 1.0	2.17 lb	6
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.5	3.46 lb	1

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	13.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.21 lb	78
1983-06-27	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.25 lb	11
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	14.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.27 lb	84
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.28 lb	22
2013-07-22	Standard gill nets	12.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.17 lb	108
2013-07-22	Standard trap nets	5.2 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.12 lb	47
1997-06-23	Standard gill nets	3.6 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.30 lb	25
1997-06-23	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.38 lb	1
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	9.6 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.18 lb	86
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	4.2 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.16 lb	38
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	5.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.25 lb	48
2018-07-16	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.13 lb	6
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	1.1	—	—	8
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	2.6	—	—	18
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	11.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.35 lb	44
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.22 lb	16
2023-07-18	Standard gill nets	5.9 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.7	0.32 lb	53
2023-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.7 – 3.2	0.28 lb	10

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1983-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.2	1.60 lb	1
1991-06-17	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.70 lb	1
1991-06-17	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.2	1.90 lb	1
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	1.29 lb	1
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	0.6 (normal)	0.3 – 2.2	1.36 lb	5
2018-07-16	Standard gill nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.2	1.05 lb	1
1980-07-18	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	1.03 lb	11
1980-07-18	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.2	0.90 lb	1

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.8	0.36 lb	1

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	0.7	—	5

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	0.6	—	4
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	0.4	—	3
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	10.4	—	19

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	60.3	—	422
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	67.9	—	124
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	0.4	—	3

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2023-07-05	50-ft beach seine	1.6	—	11
2023-07-05	Backpack electrofishing	0.6	—	1
2023-07-05	15-ft beach seine	0.1	—	1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

A&H Shrinkwrapping Services

Bemidji, MN

(218) 358-0454

★ 5

Bemidji Marine

Bemidji, MN

(888) 759-8875

★ 4.5

Biddy's landing

Ponemah, MN

★ 5

Diamond Point Park

Bemidji, MN

(218) 333-1859

★ 4.6

Dick's Boat & RV Storage

Bemidji, MN

(218) 751-4827

★ 3

Grace Lake Boat Access

Bemidji, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Balm

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Pimushe Resort

Fishing Resort Bemidji

(218) 586-2094

Red Lake Cabin LLC

Fishing Resort Kelliher

(320) 424-2329

The Dahlin Lodge - Upper Red Lake Cabin Rental

Fishing Resort Kelliher

(218) 604-0840

Cedar Rapids Lodge

Fishing Resort Tenstrike

(218) 243-2487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Balm. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Brown Bullhead Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Walleye White Sucker Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Balm

Bemidji Area Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033

Chad's Guide Services

Fishing Guide

(218) 556-0823

First City Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 689-5550

Kevin Cochran’s Musky Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(507) 456-9023

Northcountry Guide Service & Promotions

Fishing Guide

(218) 766-1814

Northern Walleye Adventures

Fishing Guide

(218) 209-8824

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Balm

Special Regulations for Balm

DNR Fish Surveys

Yellow Perch

Northern Pike

Golden Shiner

Rock Bass

Walleye

Hybrid Sunfish

Largemouth Bass

Bluegill

Pumpkinseed

White Sucker

Black Crappie

Brown Bullhead

Black Bullhead

BNS

Iowa Darter

Bluntnose Minnow

BKF

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