Morris

Cook County

Near Grand Marais

DOW: 16060900

WalleyeGood · 69Yellow PerchGood · 57Northern PikeGood · 57

A 61-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1998.

Fish Species (7)

Walleye

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.6"

Avg Weight

3.02 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 1–7.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye88% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 12%Largest sampled 26"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1998	2.67	19.6"	3.02 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 12, 1991	2.33	-	1.93 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per gill net · typical 1.3–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 8, 1973	1.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.6"

Avg Weight

2.22 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 2.3–5.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike20% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 80%Largest sampled 29"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1998	3.33	21.6"	2.22 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 12, 1991	0.67	-	2.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1973	4.67	-	1.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

20.0"

Avg Weight

3.53 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1–4.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1998	0.33	20.0"	3.53 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1998	0.67	4.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1973	0.33	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.0"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1998	0.33	4.0"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1973	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill 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

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.7"

Avg Weight

1.85 lbs

Catch rate: 5.7 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1998	5.67	14.7"	1.85 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 12, 1991	1.67	-	2.70 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 8, 1973	4.33	-	1.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

September 8, 1998Introductory walleye stocking has apparently succeeded in establishing a reproducing walleye population in Morris Lake. The 1998 walleye catch was wit…

Introductory walleye stocking has apparently succeeded in establishing a reproducing walleye population in Morris Lake. The 1998 walleye catch was within the normal range for lakes of this class, with naturally-produced fish accounting for at least 50% of the total catch. Some survivors of the original stockings (1986-1988) were also present.The northern pike catch was also within the normal range for lakes of this class. The good catch was the result of a fairly strong 1995 year class. Northern pike growth rates had been somewhat faster than average for the area, despite the apparent scarcity of forage for gamefish.Smallmouth bass were first reported from Morris Lake in 1994. The 1998 catch consisted of a single, 13-year-old, 20-inch fish.The panfish community was limited to small numbers of small green and pumpkinseed sunfish. No yellow perch were found in 1998, and none have been taken in gill nets in this lake since walleye were introduced.

September 12, 1991WAE ABUNDANCE WAS FAIR FOR LAKES OF THIS ECOLOGICAL CLASS, WITH ALL WAE COLLECTED RANGING FROM 16 TO 19 IN. NO SAMPLES WERE COLLECTED FOR AGING; HOWEV…

WAE ABUNDANCE WAS FAIR FOR LAKES OF THIS ECOLOGICAL CLASS, WITH ALL WAE COLLECTED RANGING FROM 16 TO 19 IN. NO SAMPLES WERE COLLECTED FOR AGING; HOWEVER, THESE FISH ARE ALMOST CERTAINLY SURVIVORS OF THE INTRODUCTORY WAE STOCKINGS IN 1986-1988. SURVIVAL FROM THESE STOCKINGS WAS APPARENTLY FAIR TO GOOD, DEPENDING ON THE YEAR CLASSES REPRESENTED IN THE 1991 CATCH. NOP AND WTS ABUNDANCE APPEARED TO BE LOW. YEP, GSF, AND PMK WERE COLLECTED IN 1973, BUT NONE WERE TAKEN IN THIS ASSESSMENT.

August 8, 1973Morris Lake has a fair population of N Pike, mostly small, and of Suckers. Perch, Grn Sunfish and Pumpkinseed Sunfish are present.

Morris Lake has a fair population of N Pike, mostly small, and of Suckers. Perch, Grn Sunfish and Pumpkinseed Sunfish are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Morris?

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

Is there public access at Morris?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Morris. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Morris?

Morris has a maximum depth of 22 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Morris last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Morris is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.