Duck
A 29-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for bass. Last surveyed 1993.
Fish Species (3)
Largemouth Bass
Small fish
Seining survey · surveyed Jun 1993
Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.4 · Seining survey
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1993 | 1.40 | 7.7" | - |
| Jun 16, 1993 | 1.17 | 7.7" | 0.16 lbs |
| Jun 16, 1993 | 8.50 | 7.7" | 0.52 lbs |
Bluegill
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993
Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1993 | - | - | - |
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
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993
Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1993 | 0.33 | 19.0" | 2.65 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 16, 1993Duck Lake currently offers the angler a unique opportunity to fish exclusively for largemouth bass. The year classes present in this assessment indica…
Duck Lake currently offers the angler a unique opportunity to fish exclusively for largemouth bass. The year classes present in this assessment indicate that the lake may not have experienced severe winterkills in the past years. The population is represented by good numbers of slow growing largemouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Duck?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass in Duck. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Duck?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Duck. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Duck?
Duck has a maximum depth of 15 feet and a mean depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Duck last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Duck is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Duck have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Duck 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
- 29.06 acres
- Max Depth
- 15 ft
- Mean Depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.27 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed