Marsh

Cook County

Near Tofte

DOW: 16048800

Yellow PerchGood · 69WalleyeAverage · 40Northern PikeAverage · 37

A 66-acre lake near Tofte in Cook County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 2007.

Fish Species (5)

Yellow Perch

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.7"

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch55% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 45%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2007	6.33	8.7"	0.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 2007	0.17	8.7"	0.51 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 2000	3.00	9.3"	0.47 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.0"

Avg Weight

1.86 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 1.3–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2007	0.67	17.0"	1.86 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	0.20	-	2.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 37

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.9"

Avg Weight

1.09 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike8% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 92%Largest sampled 25"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2007	0.50	16.9"	1.73 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 2007	4.00	16.9"	1.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 2000	2.33	16.3"	1.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 17

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Avg Weight

0.02 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2007	0.33	3.0"	0.02 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 20, 1990	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 20, 1990	0.20	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

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

Average · 35

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.3"

Avg Weight

1.30 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2007	3.33	14.3"	1.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 19, 2007	1.50	14.3"	1.47 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 19, 2000	11.00	14.2"	1.36 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 19, 2007Marsh Lake is essentially a wide spot on the Temperance River. It supports fisheries for northern pike and yellow perch. Northern pike were present in…

Marsh Lake is essentially a wide spot on the Temperance River. It supports fisheries for northern pike and yellow perch. Northern pike were present in fairly high numbers in 2007; however, most of the fish taken in assessment gear were small (under 20 inches), as has usually been the case in this lake. Yellow perch abundance was average, but their size was above average. Most of the yellow perch collected were over eight inches in length. A few walleye were present, but probably not enough to provide a fishery. Although none were collected in the 2007 assessment, it was likely that some smallmouth bass could also be found in this lake, since they are common in lakes above it in the watershed.

June 19, 2000The northern pike catch in 2000 was low for this type of lake, but it was similar to catches observed in the past on this lake. Northern pike as old a…

The northern pike catch in 2000 was low for this type of lake, but it was similar to catches observed in the past on this lake. Northern pike as old as age 6 were taken, but growth rates were slow and the fish were generally small.Yellow perch and white sucker catches were within the normal range for the lake class; however, the yellow perch catch was the lowest observed to date on this lake. The low catch appeared to be the result of the failure of some recent year classes; all of the perch taken in 2000 were more than four years old. The good average size observed for perch in this assessment was due to the lack of smaller, younger fish that would normally have been present.The attempt to introduce walleye in this lake, through stocking of fry in the mid 1980's, apparently failed. No walleye were taken in 2000.

June 20, 1990WAE ABUNDANCE WAS POOR; THE ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE WAE TO THIS LAKE VIA FRY STOCKING HAS APPARENTLY FAILED. NOP ABUNDANCE WAS LOW FOR LAKES OF THIS TYPE…

WAE ABUNDANCE WAS POOR; THE ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE WAE TO THIS LAKE VIA FRY STOCKING HAS APPARENTLY FAILED. NOP ABUNDANCE WAS LOW FOR LAKES OF THIS TYPE AND THE AVERAGE SIZE WAS SMALL. BOTH ABUNDANCE AND SIZE OF NOP APPEAR TO HAVE DECLINED SINCE THE 1972 ASSESSMENT. NOP GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR COOK COUNTY. YEP ABUNDANCE WAS HIGH AND SOME FISH OVER 10 IN WERE PRESENT. WHITE SUCKER WERE ALSO ABUNDANT. BOTH SPECIES ARE PRESENT IN NUMBERS AND SIZES TO PROVIDE A GOOD FORAGE BASE FOR NOP

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Marsh?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Pumpkinseed in Marsh. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Marsh?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Marsh. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Marsh?

Marsh has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Marsh last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Marsh is from 2007. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.