Elizabeth

Itasca County

Near Marcell

DOW: 31049000

Rock BassExcellent · 86Black CrappieGood · 65Northern PikeGood · 54

A 193-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (9)

Rock Bass

Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.54 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1974	3.50	-	0.54 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 0.8–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1987	0.20	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 17, 1987	4.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.24 lbs

Catch rate: 5.2 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1987	5.20	-	2.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 17, 1987	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 18, 1974	5.00	-	3.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1974	0.50	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1974	5.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 45

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 32.5 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1987	32.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 18, 1974	9.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1987	0.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 18, 1974	3.25	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1987	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 22

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1987	0.20	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1974	0.50	-	0.15 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

Good · 65

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.6–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1974	1.25	-	1.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 17, 1987NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE AND SIZE ARE GOOD. BLUEGILL ABUNDANT, BUT VERY SMALL. YELLOW PERCH POPULATION IS VERY LOW.

NORTHERN PIKE ABUNDANCE AND SIZE ARE GOOD. BLUEGILL ABUNDANT, BUT VERY SMALL. YELLOW PERCH POPULATION IS VERY LOW.

July 18, 1974(Rd 3755 & accesses on E side. This too is only (a trail but can be trvld by trck. Lk at outlet (has lcl name of Davenport Lk rthr than Pughole (as on…

(Rd 3755 & accesses on E side. This too is only (a trail but can be trvld by trck. Lk at outlet (has lcl name of Davenport Lk rthr than Pughole (as on USFS map. Lcl tnsn is strong over access (rghts on lk. Appntd Mr. Rice as a ptrlmn. (Either D.O.W. acres or planimetered acres is in (error. Spec. cmpstn/fsh abund. is within nrml (limites for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Elizabeth?

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

Is there public access at Elizabeth?

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

How deep is Elizabeth?

Elizabeth has a maximum depth of 42 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Elizabeth last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Elizabeth is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.