Pioneer

Chisago County

Near Center City

DOW: 13003400

BluegillAverage · 48PumpkinseedAverage · 45

A 77-acre lake near Center City in Chisago County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 2001.

Fish Species (4)

Bluegill

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.3"

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 2001	0.33	6.3"	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 2001	0.22	6.0"	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.1"

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 4.2 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 2001	4.22	9.1"	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.2"

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.56 per trap net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 2001	0.56	8.2"	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 30, 2001A lake survey was conducted on Pioneer Lake to obtain initial information on the lakes physical and biologic character. Nine trapnets were set in Pion…

A lake survey was conducted on Pioneer Lake to obtain initial information on the lakes physical and biologic character. Nine trapnets were set in Pioneer Lake on July 30, 2001 to assess the current fish population. The net catch was sparse overall. The catch consisted of 38 black bullheads, 5 yellow bullheads, 3 bluegill, and 2 pumpkinseed sunfish. Based on the net catch it is fairly aparent that a severe winterkill occured during the early months of 2001. Bass and panfish were reported to be abundant in the summer of 2000 and will likely repopulate through immigration from North Center Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pioneer?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill and Pumpkinseed in Pioneer. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Pioneer?

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

How deep is Pioneer?

Pioneer has a maximum depth of 8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pioneer last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pioneer is from 2001. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.