Paine
A 16-acre lake near Covill in Cook County.
Fish Species (1)
No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 27.0 per gill net · typical 3–23 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 1979 | 27.00 | - | - |
Biologist Notes
July 9, 1979Paine Lake has a large population of small Suckers and a fair population of Minnows. The Suckers may migrate up from outlet creek during spring high w…
Paine Lake has a large population of small Suckers and a fair population of Minnows. The Suckers may migrate up from outlet creek during spring high water flows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Paine?
Minnesota DNR surveys of Paine record 1 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.
Is there public access at Paine?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Paine. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Paine?
Paine has a maximum depth of 2 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Paine last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Paine is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Paine have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Paine in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 16.48 acres
- Max Depth
- 2 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.89 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed