Flame
A 51-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1973.
Fish Species (3)
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 2.3–5.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 1973 | 9.00 | - | 1.23 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1.3–10.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 1973 | 0.33 | - | 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 Aug 1973
Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 1973 | 7.00 | - | 2.31 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 1, 1973Flame Lake has a very good population of N Pike of various sizes. Suckers are fairly abundant and fair numbers are indicated by shoreline seining.
Flame Lake has a very good population of N Pike of various sizes. Suckers are fairly abundant and fair numbers are indicated by shoreline seining.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Flame?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in Flame. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Flame?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Flame. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Flame?
Flame has a maximum depth of 22 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Flame last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Flame is from 1973. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Flame have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Flame in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 51.25 acres
- Max Depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.93 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed