Charlotte

Itasca County

Near Cohasset

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Yellow PerchExcellent · 85WalleyeExcellent · 76PumpkinseedGood · 56

A 38-acre lake near Cohasset in Itasca County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (7)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 85

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 54.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1978	3.50	-	0.21 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 21, 1978	54.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Excellent · 76

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.39 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1978	12.50	-	1.39 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 21, 1978	0.75	-	3.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1978	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 21, 1978	4.75	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.46 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1978	2.50	-	2.46 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 21, 1978	0.50	-	0.70 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1978	2.25	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–9.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1978	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 21, 1978	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap 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.

White Sucker

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.70 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 1978	1.00	-	3.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

August 21, 1978Perch and Walleye population are considerably above state and local medians. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake…

Perch and Walleye population are considerably above state and local medians. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Charlotte?

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

Is there public access at Charlotte?

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

How deep is Charlotte?

Charlotte has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Charlotte last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Charlotte is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.