Homestad
A 34-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (5)
Northern Pike
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.3 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1987 | 6.33 | - | 2.71 lbs |
| Jun 9, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 1.90 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1987 | 0.75 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jun 9, 1987 | 2.67 | - | 0.16 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1987 | 6.00 | - | 0.09 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1987 | 0.50 | - | 2.35 lbs |
| Jun 9, 1987 | 2.00 | - | 2.23 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1987 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 9, 1987THERE IS A HIGH POPULATION OF NORTHERN PIKE, ALTHOUGH SMALL, AND A LOW POPULATION OF PERCH CAUGHT IN NETS, ALTHOUGH YEARLING SIZE PERCH APPEAR TO BE A…
THERE IS A HIGH POPULATION OF NORTHERN PIKE, ALTHOUGH SMALL, AND A LOW POPULATION OF PERCH CAUGHT IN NETS, ALTHOUGH YEARLING SIZE PERCH APPEAR TO BE ABUNDANT FROM OBSERVATIONS. BLUEGILL POPULATIONS APPEAR TO BE BELOW STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Homestad?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill in Homestad. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Homestad?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Homestad. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Homestad?
Homestad has a maximum depth of 51 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Homestad last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Homestad is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Homestad have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Homestad 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
- 34.12 acres
- Max Depth
- 51 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.01 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed