Little Coon
A 76-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (9)
Hybrid Sunfish
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 0.75 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 1.50 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.7 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 3.67 | - | 1.71 lbs |
| Sep 2, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 0.70 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 7.25 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Sep 2, 1987 | 3.00 | - | 0.32 lbs |
Black Crappie
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 0.20 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.
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 0.67 | - | 0.85 lbs |
| Sep 2, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 0.55 lbs |
White Sucker
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 0.33 | - | 1.00 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1987 | 1.33 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 2, 1987NORTHERN PIKE AND BLUEGILL APPEAR TO BE THE MOST ABUNDANT GAMEFISH SPECIES IN THE LAKE.
NORTHERN PIKE AND BLUEGILL APPEAR TO BE THE MOST ABUNDANT GAMEFISH SPECIES IN THE LAKE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Little Coon?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Black Crappie in Little Coon. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Little Coon?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Coon. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Little Coon?
Little Coon has a maximum depth of 123 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Little Coon last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Coon is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Little Coon have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Little Coon 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
- 76.3 acres
- Max Depth
- 123 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.08 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed