Lost

Lost Lake is an 81.5 acre body of water with a maximum depth of 16 feet located approximately 14.5 miles northwest of Schroeder MN. Lost Lake is part of the Timber-Frear Loop of lakes that are managed as a semi-primitive recreation area. The fish sampled in 2010 consisted of northern pike, white sucker and yellow perch. Northern pike were sampled in above average numbers and size for the lake class. The northern pike average size was 2.6 pounds (23 inches); the largest northern pike was 34.8 inches. Yellow perch numbers were about average for this type of lake although they were small, averaging 6.5 inches; no fish over 7 inches were collected. Lost Lake has a northern pike population sustained by a yellow perch/white sucker forage base. While numbers of large northern pike are unlikely, it is possible to catch enough for a meal and have a chance for the rare trophy fish.

The 2002 assessment in Lost Lake sampled northern pike in above average numbers compared to other lakes in this class. Fish up to 29.8 inches (6.3 pounds) were sampled and a few northern pike in the 2 to 2.5 pound range were captured; however, most of the fish were smaller than 2 pounds.A very low number of yellow perch were captured and these fish were small, ranging in size from 5.0 to 7.1 inches.Lost Lake is on the motorized Timber Frear Loop which is made up of seven lakes that are connected through a series of portages. While motors are allowed in this area, the difficult accesses to these lakes make canoe use the preferred mode of transportation.

Lost Lake possesses a native species complex of Northern Pike, White Sucker, and Yellow Perch. Northern Pike density is difficult to assess, as only one individual was sampled. The fish population seems to be dominated by White Sucker and Yellow Perch. White Sucker length frequency indicates at least four year classes, so reproduction is apparently consistent. White Sucker catch in gillnets was 33% higher than the area average. Yellow Perch density was about 25% lower than the area average.

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

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

Lost has a maximum depth of 16 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Lost is from 2010. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

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