Rove
A 74-acre lake near Maple Hill in Cook County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1991.
Fish Species (4)
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 1.3–10.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1991 | 1.33 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Jul 31, 1979 | 145.67 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Smallmouth Bass
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.7 per gill net · typical 1–4.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1991 | 4.67 | - | 0.77 lbs |
| Jul 31, 1979 | 0.67 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 0.4–7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1991 | 3.00 | - | 0.08 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.
White Sucker
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991
Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.7 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1991 | 3.67 | - | 1.84 lbs |
| Jul 31, 1979 | 8.67 | - | 0.87 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 23, 1991SMB WERE ABUNDANT, AND SOME FISH OVER 15 IN WERE COLLECTED. NO AGING WAS DONE, BUT IT APPEARED FROM THE LENGTH FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION THAT AT LEAST TH…
SMB WERE ABUNDANT, AND SOME FISH OVER 15 IN WERE COLLECTED. NO AGING WAS DONE, BUT IT APPEARED FROM THE LENGTH FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION THAT AT LEAST THREE YEAR CLASSES WERE REPRESENTED. NO WAE FROM THE INTRODUCTORY STOCKINGS IN 1986-1988 WERE COLLECTED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS SOME SURVIVAL OF A SIMILAR INTRODUCTION IN WATAP LAKE, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO ROVE. IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME WAE WERE PRESENT IN ROVE LAKE. THERE WAS A DRAMATIC CHANGE IN THE YEP CPUE FROM 1978 TO 1991. THIS IS PROBABLY A RESULT OF THE WAE INTRODUCTION, SINCE A SIMILAR DROP IN ABUNDANCE WAS OBSERVED IN WATAP LAKE. YEP ABUNDANCE IS STILL ABOUT AVERAGE FOR LAKES OF THIS ECOLOGICAL CLASS.
July 31, 1979There is an extremely large population of Perch with some SM Bass and Suckers present.
There is an extremely large population of Perch with some SM Bass and Suckers present.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Rove?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Smallmouth Bass in Rove. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Rove?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Rove. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Rove?
Rove has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Rove last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Rove is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Rove have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Rove in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 74.24 acres
- Max Depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.2 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed