Twenty Three

Lake County

Near Finland

DOW: 38024700

Yellow PerchExcellent · 89Brook TroutAverage · 49

A 52-acre lake near Finland in Lake County — best known for panfish and trout. Last surveyed 2003.

Fish Species (4)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 89

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.9"

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 19.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–14.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch68% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 32%Largest sampled 12"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	8.67	8.9"	-	Minnow traps
Jul 21, 2003	19.00	8.9"	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1983	36.00	-	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brook Trout

Average · 49

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1983	2.50	-	0.34 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 1, 1983	1.50	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

White Sucker

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2003

Last surveyed 2003 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.7"

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 41.5 per gill net · typical 1.6–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 2003	41.50	7.7"	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 1, 1983	101.50	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 21, 2003Twenty Three Lake is a small lake approximately 6 miles northeast of Finland. There is no developed public access to the lake; however, it is possible…

Twenty Three Lake is a small lake approximately 6 miles northeast of Finland. There is no developed public access to the lake; however, it is possible to get to the lake by hiking approximately 0.25 mile to the southwest end of the lake across public land. A lake survey conducted on the lake in the summer of 2003. Fish species sampled during the survey were yellow perch, white sucker and common shiner. Yellow perch were sampled in fairly high numbers, and the catch included some quality size fish. They ranged in size from 6.0 inches to 12.7 inches with approximately 68% of the fish larger than 9.0 inches. Most of the yellow perch in the sample were heavily infested with yellow grub.In earlier surveys on this lake, brook trout were sampled in low numbers; however, none were captured during this survey. Brook trout have access to the lake from the East Branch Baptism River, a designated trout stream, which passes through the lake.

August 1, 1983High populations of roughfish predominate, and were sampled as follows (2 gillnets): White Sucker 101.5/lift (7 times the area average), Common Shiner…

High populations of roughfish predominate, and were sampled as follows (2 gillnets): White Sucker 101.5/lift (7 times the area average), Common Shiner 52/lift (27 times the area average), Yellow Perch 36/lift (2 times area average). Brook Trout catch was 2.5/lift, or 27% below the area average. Creek Chub and Pumpkinseed were also sampled, in low numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Twenty Three?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch and Brook Trout in Twenty Three. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Twenty Three?

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

How deep is Twenty Three?

Twenty Three has a maximum depth of 23 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Twenty Three last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Twenty Three is from 2003. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.