Meeds
A 351-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1986.
Fish Species (4)
Walleye
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.2 per gill net · typical 3–13.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 3.17 | - | 1.82 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 1.33 | - | 0.22 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 1.2–3.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 0.17 | - | 1.50 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 · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 2.6–11.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1986 | 5.33 | - | 2.83 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 24, 1986THE WALLEYE POPULATION APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE SEVERAL AGE CLASSES ARE PRESENT, AND AVERAGE SIZE IS GOOD. GROWTH IS SOMEWHAT BELOW STATE AVERAGE.…
THE WALLEYE POPULATION APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE SEVERAL AGE CLASSES ARE PRESENT, AND AVERAGE SIZE IS GOOD. GROWTH IS SOMEWHAT BELOW STATE AVERAGE. THERE ARE SOME PERCH AVAILABLE AS FORAGE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Meeds?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike in Meeds. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Meeds?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Meeds. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Meeds?
Meeds has a maximum depth of 41 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Meeds last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Meeds is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Meeds have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Meeds in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 350.92 acres
- Max Depth
- 41 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.51 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed