Bustic

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

DOW: 31071300

Black CrappieGood · 67Northern PikeGood · 55Yellow PerchGood · 50

A 84-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	4.50	-	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1979	1.50	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.95 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	7.50	-	1.95 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1979	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	9.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.90 lbs

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

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	0.50	-	1.90 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1979	1.50	-	3.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 5.8 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	5.75	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1979	5.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	6.00	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill 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.

White Sucker

Good · 50

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.60 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	1.00	-	0.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1979	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1979Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bustic?

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

Is there public access at Bustic?

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

How deep is Bustic?

Bustic has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bustic last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bustic is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.