Little Dick

Itasca County

Near Marcell

DOW: 31065800

Northern PikeGood · 56Yellow PerchAverage · 43Black CrappieAverage · 32

A 101-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (5)

Northern Pike

Good · 56

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.42 lbs

Catch rate: 15.8 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1980	15.80	-	1.42 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 16, 1980	0.75	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1980	0.40	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.8–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1980	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1980	6.25	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 16, 1980	10.60	-	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 16, 1980	0.20	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 16, 1980N Pike and Bullhead populations are quite abund. Perch populations is quite low and probably not readily available as forage.

N Pike and Bullhead populations are quite abund. Perch populations is quite low and probably not readily available as forage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Dick?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Black Crappie in Little Dick. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Dick?

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

How deep is Little Dick?

Little Dick has a maximum depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Dick last surveyed?

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