Frank

Lake County

Near Kelly Landing

DOW: 38042800

Northern PikeAverage · 49Yellow PerchAverage · 36

A 16-acre lake near Kelly Landing in Lake County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2006.

Fish Species (2)

Northern Pike

Average · 49

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.4"

Avg Weight

1.30 lbs

Catch rate: 8.5 per gill net · typical 4–15 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike13% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 87%Largest sampled 24"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2006	8.50	17.4"	1.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1986	1.00	-	1.94 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2–15 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 19, 2006	0.50	7.0"	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 23, 1986	0.40	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 19, 2006Frank Lake is located approximately 4 miles northeast of Isabella in the Superior National Forest. It is a small, undeveloped lake with a maximum dept…

Frank Lake is located approximately 4 miles northeast of Isabella in the Superior National Forest. It is a small, undeveloped lake with a maximum depth of 5 feet. Access is via a series of logging roads that pass within 75 feet of the north end of the lake. The carry down access is suitable only for small boats or canoes. Northern pike and yellow perch were collected in gillnets in 2006. Northern pike were sampled in average numbers compared to other lakes in this class, and the mean weight was 1.3 pounds per fish. Most of the northern pike in this assessment were smaller than 20 inches, with the largest fish measuring 24.9 inches. Yellow perch were sampled in low numbers in 2006, which was typical of catches in previous assessments on this lake. The numbers and size of yellow perch collected in 2006 indicate a below average fishery for this species, and one that is unacceptable to most anglers.

June 23, 1986Northern Pike were 1/3 lower than the area average. Yellow Perch density appears to be very low.

Northern Pike were 1/3 lower than the area average. Yellow Perch density appears to be very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Frank?

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

Is there public access at Frank?

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

How deep is Frank?

Frank has a maximum depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Frank last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Frank is from 2006. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.