Little Flower
A 30-acre lake near Bengal in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.
Fish Species (9)
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 8.00 | - | 0.15 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1988 | 2.75 | - | 0.19 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 3.00 | - | 0.11 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1988 | 2.75 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 6.00 | - | 1.21 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1988 | 0.75 | - | 0.83 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 11.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 11.25 | - | 0.19 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1988 | 10.67 | - | 0.20 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.7 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 0.50 | - | 0.30 lbs |
| Jun 27, 1988 | 1.67 | - | 0.14 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 0.67 | - | 1.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Golden Shiner
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 0.33 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 0.25 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1988 | 0.33 | - | 1.30 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 27, 1988THE MAIN PREDATOR SPECIES IN THIS LAKE INCLUDE NORTHERN PIKE AND LARGEMOUTH BASS AND ARE WITHIN NORMAL RANGES OF STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. BLUEGILL AND…
THE MAIN PREDATOR SPECIES IN THIS LAKE INCLUDE NORTHERN PIKE AND LARGEMOUTH BASS AND ARE WITHIN NORMAL RANGES OF STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIES ARE MOST ABUNDANT PANFISH SPECIES IN THE LAKE BUT ARE SLIGHTLY SMALLER THAN DESIRABLE FOR ANGLERS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Little Flower?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch in Little Flower. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Little Flower?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Flower. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Little Flower?
Little Flower has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Little Flower last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Flower is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Little Flower have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Little Flower in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 29.96 acres
- Max Depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.93 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed