Steamboat

Aitkin County

Near McGregor

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Northern PikeGood · 56Yellow PerchGood · 50WalleyeGood · 50

A 60-acre lake near McGregor in Aitkin County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (9)

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.41 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	3.33	-	2.41 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1990	1.00	-	1.44 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.4 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	1.43	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.29 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	0.29	-	3.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.43 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	0.43	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.14 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	0.14	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 15

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.29 per trap net · typical 1.1–10.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	0.29	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 17.4 per trap net · typical 0.5–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	5.33	-	0.44 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1990	17.43	-	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per trap net · typical 0.9–4.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	26.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1990	15.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 19

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.43 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1990	0.43	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 8, 1990The gill net index for northern pike was below the lake class 36 first quartile. The trap net indices for yellow bullhead, pumpkinseed, bluegill, and…

The gill net index for northern pike was below the lake class 36 first quartile. The trap net indices for yellow bullhead, pumpkinseed, bluegill, and black crappie were below the lake class 36 first quartiles. The trap net index for brb was above the lake class 36 third quartile. Northern pike sampled (16 of 16 aged) ranged from two to six years of age with strong year classes indicated for 1986 and 1987. Growth rates for the first through the forth increments were normal. The growth rates for the fifth and sixth increments were slower than normal. Yep sampled (7 of 7 aged) ranged from two to five years of age with a strong year class represented in 1988. No fish were sampled from the 1987 year class. Growth rates appear to be erratic from year to year with the overall growth rate being normal. Walleye sampled (2 of 2 aged) were four and thirteen years of age.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Steamboat?

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

Is there public access at Steamboat?

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

How deep is Steamboat?

Steamboat has a maximum depth of 21 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Steamboat last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Steamboat is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.