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Unnamed (Noname) Lake is a small, 8-acre lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet and is located approximately 10 miles northwest from Hovland. Access to the lake is moderate via a short portage trail off an unmaintained forest road. The lake has been annually stocked with brook trout since 1980's and is the only game species present within the lake. In 2024, a targeted survey was conducted using gillnets to assess the current status and evaluate the success of brook trout stocking efforts. Brook trout catch rates were comparable to previous surveys even though it varied across multiple gear types. Brook trout ranged from 11.4 to 15.0 inches and averaged 12.6 inches. It appeared that age-1 and age-2 brook trout were present in the population and had decent growth. Brook trout on average were larger than previous surveys. Anglers can expect to catch decent sized fish, but not many trophy caliber fish. Anglers should also be aware of the surrounding private lands when fishing from shore. Minnesota Lakes within Cook County continue to be susceptible to aquatic invasive species introductions. Invasive species have the potential to significantly alter fish communities and overall lake health. Anglers should clean watercraft and fishing gear, drain all water, and dispose of unused bait in the trash to prevent accidental introductions to these pristine waters within this part of the state.

With just a single gill net set used, in a lake with no history of gill netting, little can be said about brook trout abundance in Weasel Lake in 2010. There had been some survival of brook trout fingerlings stocked in 2009 and 2008. Growth of two-year-old brook trout had been relatively fast; those fish averaged 10.9 inches in length at the end of their third year, compared to an area average of 9.4 inches. Good growth observed in 2010 met one of the long range goals for the lake - that brook trout growth not be too far below the area average (slow growth had been a problem in this lake). Two-year-old fish accounted for over half of the spring catch in 2010. That probably met the age-distribution goal from the 2006 lake management plan (at least a third of the catch should consist of fish at least two years of age). No fish older than two years were taken, but that was not unusual for this lake, which has been known mainly for producing relatively high numbers of small brook trout.

This assessment used 1/4-in-mesh trap nets to collect brook trout for a population estimate. The brook trout catch in 1996 was lower than the catch observed in 1993, when the same gear was used. The estimated size of the brook trout population was 106 fish age 1 or older (possible range 56 to 223 fish). Survival of brook trout beyond age 2 appeared to have been low. Growth of brook trout was also relatively slow, resulting in few large fish being produced.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Brook Trout in Unnamed. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

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

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 36 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2010. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Unnamed in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.