Bengal

Itasca County

Near Bengal

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Black CrappieGood · 68BluegillGood · 56PumpkinseedGood · 56

A 49-acre lake near Bengal in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Good · 68

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 1–6.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1979	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1979	1.67	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 56

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1979	2.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1979	3.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 56

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1979	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1979	0.33	-	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.45 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1979	3.33	-	1.45 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1979	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 47

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.46 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1979	7.00	-	1.46 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1979	0.33	-	2.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Average · 44

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1979	1.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1979	1.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1979N Pike population is fairly high. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

N Pike population is fairly high. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bengal?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Bengal. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Bengal?

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

How deep is Bengal?

Bengal has a maximum depth of 54 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bengal last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bengal is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.