Katherine

Lake County

Near Finland

DOW: 38053800

Yellow PerchAverage · 39Northern PikeAverage · 31

A 68-acre lake near Finland in Lake County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (3)

Yellow Perch

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.8"

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch10% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 90%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	3.50	1.8"	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 19, 1993	0.50	1.8"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	20.25	1.8"	-	Special trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 31

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.4"

Avg Weight

1.22 lbs

Catch rate: 13.0 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 23"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	0.25	16.4"	-	Special trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	1.60	16.4"	1.29 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 19, 1993	13.00	16.4"	1.22 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.

Iowa Darter

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 19, 1993	1.50	-	-	Special trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 19, 1993Katherine Lake has historically had an abundant population of Northern Pike comprised primarily of small size individuals. The 1993 survey again found…

Katherine Lake has historically had an abundant population of Northern Pike comprised primarily of small size individuals. The 1993 survey again found high numbers of small Northern Pike, averaging only 1.25 lbs each with few individuals over 2 lbs sampled. Yellow Perch are not present in sufficient numbers of size to provide an acceptable fishery to the angler. Due to the overall small size of the fish and the lack of public access the lake receives light fishing pressure.

June 11, 1964Katherine Lake is a 66.6 acre, soft-water lake with a maximum depth of 6 feet. This lake is the headwaters of the Cloquet River system. The inlet cons…

Katherine Lake is a 66.6 acre, soft-water lake with a maximum depth of 6 feet. This lake is the headwaters of the Cloquet River system. The inlet consists of variable undefined springs on the northeast side, and the Cloquet River is the outlet. The lake level is relatively stable. The lake is surrounded by forest, and most of the shoreline is marsh of floating bog. Shoal soils are gravel and some rubble mostly covered by muck. Three stands of bulrush are found in the lake, and largeleaf pondweed occurs in deeper water in the north-central section of the lake. Northern Pike and Yellow Perch were the only fish taken in test netting and shoreline seining. Northern Pike are numerous (6.5 fish per gillnet) but none over 25" were taken. Yellow Perch were abundant and reached a maximum of 11.0" in size. Spawning areas are adequate for Northern Pike and poor for other species. There is no designated public access, although the public is presently using a private access at the southwest end of the lake. Fishing pressure is apparently light and no increase is foreseen for this lake in the near future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Katherine?

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

Is there public access at Katherine?

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

How deep is Katherine?

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

When were the main sport fish in Katherine last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Katherine is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.