Honker
A 50-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Cook County — best known for trout. Last surveyed 1986.
Fish Species (3)
Brook Trout
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 1986 | 0.50 | - | 2.75 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983
Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.3 per gill net · typical 0.4–7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1983 | 7.33 | - | 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 · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 12.0 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 1986 | 12.00 | - | 0.21 lbs |
| Aug 23, 1983 | 26.67 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 8, 1986BROOK TROUT CAPTURED IN THIS ASSESSMENT CAME FROM A 1984 STOCKING IN BINGSHICK LAKE. THERE IS A LARGE WHITE SUCKER POPULATION, COMPOSED OF SMALL INDIV…
BROOK TROUT CAPTURED IN THIS ASSESSMENT CAME FROM A 1984 STOCKING IN BINGSHICK LAKE. THERE IS A LARGE WHITE SUCKER POPULATION, COMPOSED OF SMALL INDIVIDUALS. NETS WERE PROBABLY SET TOO DEEP TO SAMPLE RAINBOW TROUT, IF THE MAP IS CORRECT.
August 23, 1983NO GAMEFISH PRESENT IN THE LAKE. ALL GREEN SUNFISH ARE LESS THAN 2 OZ. SO NOT CONSIDERED CATCHABLE. VERY FEW ADULT WHITE SUCKERS WERE SAMPLED DURING T…
NO GAMEFISH PRESENT IN THE LAKE. ALL GREEN SUNFISH ARE LESS THAN 2 OZ. SO NOT CONSIDERED CATCHABLE. VERY FEW ADULT WHITE SUCKERS WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY BUT A LARGE NUMBER OF IMMATURE ONES WERE CAUGHT. THIS MAY INDICATE A PARTIAL WINTER KILL OR REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS DURING SOME YEARS. WINTER DISSOLVED OXYGEN LEVELS SHOULD BE CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Honker?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Brook Trout in Honker. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Honker?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Honker. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Honker?
Honker has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Honker last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Honker is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Honker have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Honker in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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- Surface Area
- 49.59 acres
- Max Depth
- 34 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.22 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed