Someman

Itasca County

Near Nashwauk

DOW: 31027600

Black CrappieExcellent · 80Northern PikeGood · 66Yellow PerchGood · 63

A 32-acre lake near Nashwauk in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (9)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 21.7 per gill net · typical 1.5–7.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	21.67	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1981	3.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.23 lbs

Catch rate: 14.7 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	14.67	-	2.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1981	1.50	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 23.7 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	4.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 7, 1981	23.67	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	4.50	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 7, 1981	5.33	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	4.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1981	4.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 37

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

White Sucker

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 1–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	0.67	-	3.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	5.67	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1981	0.75	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1981	2.67	-	0.59 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1981	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 7, 1981(probably saves lk from wntkll. Believe (fish suspend as seine haul over deep wtr (& steep sloping shore took sev. Crappies. Abundant N Pike, Perch an…

(probably saves lk from wntkll. Believe (fish suspend as seine haul over deep wtr (& steep sloping shore took sev. Crappies. Abundant N Pike, Perch and Crappie populations. All other fish populations appear to be within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Someman?

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

Is there public access at Someman?

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

How deep is Someman?

Someman has a maximum depth of 13 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Someman last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Someman is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.