Coffee

Carlton County

Near Moose Lake

DOW: 09004500

Black CrappieGood · 60BluegillGood · 58PumpkinseedAverage · 48

A 71-acre lake near Moose Lake in Carlton County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1992.

Fish Species (11)

Black Crappie

Good · 60

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	0.50	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	1.50	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 16.5 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	9.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	16.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	0.75	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 48

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.35 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	8.50	-	1.35 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	0.88	-	1.69 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	0.12	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 32

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	1.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	0.12	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Poor · 15

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	1.00	-	0.45 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	0.12	-	0.10 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 · 63

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.61 lbs

Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	1.12	-	0.61 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1992	4.50	-	0.44 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Good · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	1.00	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	0.25	-	1.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 38

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 1.6 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	6.00	-	0.47 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1992	1.62	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 26

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1992	0.12	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1992Northern pike abundance is above the third quartile range for lake class 8 but within the historic netting range. Northern pike growth is below area m…

Northern pike abundance is above the third quartile range for lake class 8 but within the historic netting range. Northern pike growth is below area medians with the sample age distribution primarily ages II and III. Bullhead (all species) abundance is also above the third quartile range for this lake class. While their abundance has increased from the first survey, their numbers are stabilizing. All other species' abundances and growth rates are within lake class and area medians respectively. Walleye were not sampled in this survey. Their historic presence is probably due to migration from either Moosehorn River or Sand Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Coffee?

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

Is there public access at Coffee?

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

How deep is Coffee?

Coffee has a maximum depth of 53 feet and a mean depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Coffee last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Coffee is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.