Pickerel
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69028600
10 Surveys
39.77
Acres
57 ft
Max Depth
9 ft
Mean Depth
5
Fish Species
33
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Pickerel. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.42 lb | 11 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.86 lb | 7 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 57.0 | — | — | 228 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 15.0 (normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.08 lb | 135 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.8 | — | — | 11 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.62 lb | 2 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | 1/4-in trap nets | 4.3 | — | 17 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Pickerel. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Pickerel
- Weather forecast for Pickerel — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.8336°N, 92.0854°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.