Little Gnat
A 34-acre lake near Turtle River in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (7)
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1991 | 3.75 | - | 0.14 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 12.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1991 | 12.00 | - | 2.02 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 0.75 | - | 1.13 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 16.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1991 | 16.25 | - | 0.11 lbs |
Black Crappie
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1.00 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.55 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1991 | 3.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 0.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Walleye
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1991 | 0.25 | - | 3.80 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1991 | 0.25 | - | 0.60 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 18, 1991GILL NET LIFTS SHOW THE NOP TO BE ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE AND YEP BELOW THE 1ST IN BOTH NUMBERS AND POUNDAGE. BLG AND PMK NUMBERS AND POUNDS PER TRAPNE…
GILL NET LIFTS SHOW THE NOP TO BE ABOVE THE 3RD QUARTILE AND YEP BELOW THE 1ST IN BOTH NUMBERS AND POUNDAGE. BLG AND PMK NUMBERS AND POUNDS PER TRAPNET LIFT ARE NEAR THE MEDIAN FOR CLASS 28 LAKES WHILE BLC WERE BELOW THE 1ST QUARTILE. BOF, BRB AND WAE ARE PRESENT IN LIMITED NUMBERS. NO LMB WERE CAPTURED. THERE IS KNOWN TO BE A FISHABLE POPULATION IN THE LAKE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Little Gnat?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch in Little Gnat. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Little Gnat?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Gnat. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Little Gnat?
Little Gnat has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Little Gnat last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Gnat is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Little Gnat have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Little Gnat in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 34.45 acres
- Max Depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.32 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed