Sioux

Itasca County

Near Squaw Lake

DOW: 31090700

Black CrappieGood · 66Yellow PerchGood · 62BluegillGood · 51

A 71-acre lake near Squaw Lake in Itasca County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 2002.

Fish Species (9)

Black Crappie

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.4"

Avg Weight

0.44 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.7–4.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie38% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 62%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	1.78	8.4"	0.44 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 24, 1981	0.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 24, 1981	2.25	-	0.61 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 62

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.1"

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 10.7 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch24% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 76%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	1.89	7.1"	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 19, 2002	10.67	7.1"	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 24, 1981	5.25	-	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 24, 1981	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 44

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.0"

Avg Weight

0.49 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	0.33	9.0"	0.49 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.6"

Avg Weight

1.49 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike8% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 92%Largest sampled 26"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	2.33	16.6"	1.49 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 2002	0.78	16.6"	0.79 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 24, 1981	3.00	-	1.39 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 27

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.3"

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	0.67	5.3"	0.04 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 2002	3.78	5.3"	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 24, 1981	1.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

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

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 50

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.4"

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	1.33	8.4"	0.41 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 2002	5.00	8.4"	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.0"

Avg Weight

0.59 lbs

Catch rate: 0.78 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	15.00	10.0"	0.58 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 2002	0.78	10.0"	0.59 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 24, 1981	13.00	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2002

Last surveyed 2002 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.8"

Avg Weight

0.51 lbs

Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.7–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 19, 2002	21.33	8.8"	0.43 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 19, 2002	0.11	8.8"	0.51 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

August 19, 2002Sioux Lake is a small panfish lake located in the northwest part of Itasca County about 5 miles southwest of Squaw Lake, MN. The access is very poor w…

Sioux Lake is a small panfish lake located in the northwest part of Itasca County about 5 miles southwest of Squaw Lake, MN. The access is very poor with little parking available. The entire shoreline of the lake has a fringe of wild rice. Northern pike were not abundant in the assessment and most were small. The average weight of those sampled was only 1.5 pounds. They ranged in length from 14.9-26.8 inches and had a mean length of 18.5 inches. Most of the northerns (73%) were aged at 2 and 3 years old. Bullheads were abundant with black bullheads dominating the catch at 21.3/gill net. Brown bu1lheads were sampled at 15.0/gill net while yellow bullheads were sampled at only 1.3/gill net. The high number of bullheads present and low numbers of gamefish suggests that partial winterkills may occasionally occur in the lake during severe winters. Black crappies were sampled in the trap nets at 1.8/set. Most were age 3-5 and averaged 8.8 inches. It takes a crappie in Sioux Lake 3 years to reach 6.6 inches. Yellow perch, largemouth bass and pumkinseed sunfish were also sampled in this assessment.

August 24, 1981Lake has a very good bullhead population. Northern pike are above average level. Sunfish and crappies are below average in abundance. There is also a…

Lake has a very good bullhead population. Northern pike are above average level. Sunfish and crappies are below average in abundance. There is also a very high perch population. The character of this fish population indicates low oxgyen levels are probably present during severe winters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Sioux?

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

Is there public access at Sioux?

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

How deep is Sioux?

Sioux has a maximum depth of 34 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Sioux last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sioux is from 2002. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.