Seretha

Seretha is a 57-acre lake located 12 miles northeast of Northome, MN. A county owned public access is located approximately one mile west of Highway 71 that features a gravel boat ramp and a dock. The maximum depth is 15 feet, and approximately 65 percent of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. Seretha has had documented winterkill events in the past and has been periodically monitored for dissolved oxygen levels in late winter. A standard survey was conducted in early June of 2024. Seretha Lake has no special regulations. Fishing regulations follow statewide regulations for inland waters. Previous management plans have identified several long-range goals, including to provide Walleye fishing opportunities between winterkill events. No Walleye were sampled in gill nets or trap nets during the 2024 survey. It is possible that a winterkill event has occurred since stocking resumed in 2021, but it is more likely that conditions were not right at the time of stocking and fry survival was low. Walleye year-classes from fry stocking are much more variable and tend to follow a boom-and-bust pattern in lakes prone to winterkill. Northern Pike gill net catch rate was 15.7 fish per net, which was well above compared to similar lakes. Total length ranged from 13.1 to 26.6 inches with an average length of 20.9 inches. A total of six year-classes were present and ages ranged from 1 to 6 years. Northern Pike growth rates are below average compared to other lakes in the area, but Seretha Lake provides a great opportunity for anglers looking to target Northern Pike. With plenty of Northern Pike below the protected slot of the North-central zone (22-26" must be immediately released), Seretha Lake provides a great opportunity for anglers looking to take advantage of the 10 fish bag limit. Yellow Perch gill net catch rate was 3.3 fish per net, which was above average compared to similar lakes. Total length ranged from 6.2 to 9.7 inches with an average length of 7.8 inches. A total of two year-classes were present and ages ranged from 2 to 3 years. Yellow Perch offer an additional fishing opportunity for anglers and more importantly act as forage for predators such as Walleye and Northern Pike.

Seretha is a 57 acre lake located in Koochiching County approximately 12 miles northeast of Northome, Minnesota. This lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet, and approximately 65% of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. There is a public access on the west side of the lake with a dock, gravel boat access, and picnic area. Seretha has suffered from winterkills in the past due to low dissolved oxygen levels in late winter. A water quality check in March of 2019 revealed extremely low oxygen levels throughout the water column. A regularly scheduled fisheries survey was already set for June of 2019. This survey revealed that there were good numbers of Northern Pike still present in the lake. Unfortunately, no other species were sampled. Northern Pike are a particularly hardy species during low oxygen events. DNR Fisheries has actively managed Seretha in the past through fish stocking. A Walleye fry stocking regimen is in place, and will be one tool used to rebuild the gamefish community in Seretha.

Seretha is a small, shallow lake located approximately 12 miles northeast of Northome, MN in Koochiching County. Seretha has a maximum depth of 25 feet and has been prone to winterkill in the past. Between winterkill events, Seretha can provide some quality angling opportunities. Bluegill numbers are within the expected range for the lake class, and growth is very fast. Bluegill over 8 inches were sampled and the average was 6.2 inches. A decrease in numbers from the last assessment and the absence of fish over 4 years old indicates that there may have been a winterkill in 2010. Fast growth of Bluegill should help Seretha bounce back quickly after winterkill events. Northern Pike are abundant in Seretha. Pike numbers were above the expected range for the lake class, but size is relatively small. The largest Pike was 25 inches, and the average was just over 19 inches. Walleye have been stocked in Seretha since the late 1970's. Catch rates of Walleye in gill nets have declined over the past three investigations, with no adult Walleye being sampled in 2014. Several juveniles were sampled during spring electrofishing, and one was sampled in trap nets. Walleye numbers will likely remain highly variable in the future, and fisheries managers will continue to experiment with management options to maximize angling opportunities in Seretha.

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

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Seretha. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Seretha has a maximum depth of 25 feet and a mean depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Seretha is from 2024.

No invasive species are on record for Seretha in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.