South Temperance
A 214-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for walleye and pike. Last surveyed 1986.
Fish Species (5)
Walleye
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 3–13.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1986 | 5.50 | - | 1.75 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.5 per gill net · typical 1.2–3.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1986 | 7.50 | - | 1.50 lbs |
Smallmouth Bass
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 0.2–0.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1986 | 10.00 | - | 0.94 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1986 | 0.50 | - | 0.10 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: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2.6–11.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1986 | 4.00 | - | 3.06 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 4, 1986ABUNDANCE AND SIZE OF WALLEYES IS GOOD. THERE APPEARS TO BE FAIRLY RELIABLE NATURAL REPRODUCTION GROWTH RATES ARE GOOD. SMALLMOUTH BASS ARE PRESENT IN…
ABUNDANCE AND SIZE OF WALLEYES IS GOOD. THERE APPEARS TO BE FAIRLY RELIABLE NATURAL REPRODUCTION GROWTH RATES ARE GOOD. SMALLMOUTH BASS ARE PRESENT IN GOOD NUMBERS. GROWTH IS GOOD, AND THERE ARE SOME LARGE INDIVIDUALS PRESENT. A SMALL NORTHERN CISCO POPULATION IS PRESENT, AND THERE ARE GOOD NUMBERS OF SMALL NORTHERN PIKE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in South Temperance?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in South Temperance. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at South Temperance?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for South Temperance. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is South Temperance?
South Temperance has a maximum depth of 24 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in South Temperance last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in South Temperance is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does South Temperance have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for South Temperance in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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View allLake Details
- Surface Area
- 214.3 acres
- Max Depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 10.09 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed