West

Itasca County

Near Stevenson

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Black CrappieExcellent · 76Northern PikeGood · 61Yellow PerchGood · 59

A 76-acre lake near Stevenson in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (5)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 1–9.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1979	8.50	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1979	8.25	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 61

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.80 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1979	2.50	-	2.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1979	1.50	-	5.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1979	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 18, 1979	5.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1979	3.00	-	0.90 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 18, 1979	0.50	-	0.80 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.

Brown Bullhead

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1979	1.50	-	0.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1979	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 18, 1979Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Fish population appears to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in West?

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

Is there public access at West?

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

How deep is West?

West has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in West last surveyed?

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