Loon

Itasca County

Near Zemple

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Northern PikeGood · 66PumpkinseedGood · 66Black CrappieGood · 58

A 64-acre lake near Zemple in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (8)

Northern Pike

Good · 66

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.27 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	2.75	-	3.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 1, 1980	0.50	-	1.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	1.33	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 1, 1980	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 57

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	5.50	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 56

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	3.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.37 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	0.75	-	2.37 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	0.50	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 42

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 0.83 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 1, 1980	0.83	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 1, 1980Cisco are quite abundant in the lake. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Cisco are quite abundant in the lake. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Loon?

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

Is there public access at Loon?

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

How deep is Loon?

Loon has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Loon last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Loon is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.