Trestle

Itasca County

Near Nashwauk

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Black CrappieAverage · 49PumpkinseedAverage · 45BluegillAverage · 34

A 88-acre lake near Nashwauk in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Average · 49

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1979	1.25	-	0.42 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 45

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1979	1.25	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	7.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1979	3.50	-	0.43 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.12 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	2.00	-	2.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1979	0.50	-	3.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Smallmouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	1.00	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1979	1.25	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.18 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	5.00	-	1.18 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.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 70

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	8.50	-	0.91 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1979	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Poor · 15

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1979	4.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1979	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 16, 1979Bass populations are higher than state and local medians. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Bass populations are higher than state and local medians. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Trestle?

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

Is there public access at Trestle?

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

How deep is Trestle?

Trestle has a maximum depth of 48 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Trestle last surveyed?

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