David

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

DOW: 31080000

Black CrappieExcellent · 79Yellow PerchGood · 56WalleyeAverage · 49

A 78-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 79

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1980	0.40	-	0.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1980	2.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 17.6 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1980	1.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 28, 1980	17.60	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 49

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1980	0.20	-	6.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1980	0.25	-	3.60 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1980	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.21 lbs

Catch rate: 4.2 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1980	4.20	-	1.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1980	1.25	-	1.70 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

Poor · 23

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 37.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1980	37.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Poor · 22

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.2 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1980	0.20	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 28, 1980Perch and Bullhead populations are at quite high levels. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Perch and Bullhead populations are at quite high levels. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in David?

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

Is there public access at David?

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

How deep is David?

David has a maximum depth of 30 feet and a mean depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in David last surveyed?

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