Hoist

Lake County

Near Manitou Junction

DOW: 38025100

Yellow PerchGood · 55Northern PikeAverage · 41

A 90-acre lake near Manitou Junction in Lake County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2007.

Fish Species (3)

Yellow Perch

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.7"

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch21% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 79%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 2007	7.00	7.7"	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1987	2.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 9, 1976	10.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 41

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.2"

Avg Weight

1.39 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike4% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 96%Largest sampled 36"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 2007	12.50	17.2"	1.39 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1987	9.00	-	2.67 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 9, 1976	10.50	-	1.66 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

Excellent · 81

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2007

Last surveyed 2007 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.7"

Avg Weight

1.92 lbs

Catch rate: 44.5 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 2007	44.50	16.7"	1.92 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 10, 1987	64.00	-	1.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 9, 1976	39.50	-	1.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 9, 2007Located within the Superior National Forest, Hoist Lake is 8.0 miles east of Isabella, MN. This shallow 113acre lake is surrounded by federal and stat…

Located within the Superior National Forest, Hoist Lake is 8.0 miles east of Isabella, MN. This shallow 113acre lake is surrounded by federal and state land with access to the north shore of the main lake basin via a 0.5mile walk-in trail. A lake map created in 1954 from 1935 soundings indicated a maximum depth of 5 ft. Much of the bottom substrate is muck/detritus and aquatic vegetation is varied and abundant. Wild rice can be found over much of the main lake basin. Northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker were sampled in 2007, 1987 and 1976 assessments. Northern pike were sampled in higher numbers in the 2007 survey than in previous surveys. The mean weight of northern pike in 2007 (1.39lbs) was lower than in 1987 (2.67lbs) and 1976 (1.66lbs), all samples included quality size northern pike greater than 34inches. Yellow perch were sampled in average numbers in 2007. The average length of perch sampled in 2007 was 8.3 inches. A small number of quality size perch (9 to 12 inches) were sampled in each assessment. White sucker were sampled in high numbers again in the 2007 lake survey. The yellow perch and white sucker populations provide an important forage base for the northern pike in Hoist Lake. All three fish species are maintained through natural reproduction.

June 10, 1987The Northern Pike catch was more than 2 times the local average, with an average weight of 2.7 pounds. The White Sucker catch was more than 4 times th…

The Northern Pike catch was more than 2 times the local average, with an average weight of 2.7 pounds. The White Sucker catch was more than 4 times the local average, with an average length of 13.6 inches. The Yellow Perch catch was substantially lower than the local average with only 2/gillnet lift. The 1976 Yellow Perch catch was 10/gillnet lift. The low Yellow Perch population is likely the result of heavy predation by Northern Pike.

August 9, 1976High Northern Pike population for this management area.

High Northern Pike population for this management area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Hoist?

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

Is there public access at Hoist?

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

How deep is Hoist?

Hoist has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Hoist last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Hoist is from 2007. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.