Harrison

Itasca County

Near Nashwauk

DOW: 31014000

Black CrappieExcellent · 77Northern PikeGood · 63Yellow PerchGood · 51

A 39-acre lake near Nashwauk in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 14.5 per trap net · typical 1.2–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1979	6.50	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1979	14.50	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 63

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.33 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1979	9.00	-	2.33 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1979	2.00	-	2.62 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1979	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1979	2.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 7.8 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1979	7.75	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1979	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 43

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1979	2.75	-	0.11 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 · 63

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 8.8 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1979	12.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1979	8.75	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.1–15.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1979	1.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 2, 1979Bullhead, N Pike and Crappie populations are considerably above state and local catch medians. Other fish populations are within normal limits for thi…

Bullhead, N Pike and Crappie populations are considerably above state and local catch medians. Other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Harrison?

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

Is there public access at Harrison?

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

How deep is Harrison?

Harrison has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Harrison last surveyed?

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