Cat

Lake County

Near Isabella

DOW: 38055600

Largemouth BassGood · 50Black CrappieAverage · 48Yellow PerchAverage · 47

A 43-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County — best known for bass and panfish. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (8)

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.80 lbs

Catch rate: 0.1 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1990	0.10	-	2.80 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	0.20	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.37 lbs

Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 1.7–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 18, 1979	0.40	-	0.37 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per gill net · typical 2.5–14.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1990	0.20	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	4.75	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.14 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per gill net · typical 2.2–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1990	0.10	-	2.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	0.07	-	6.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	4.25	-	1.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 39

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.6–17.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1990	0.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	0.67	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 29

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1990	0.40	-	1.48 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	4.50	-	0.56 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 18, 1979	1.27	-	1.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 27

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.1 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1990	0.10	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap 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 · 57

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.51 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 10, 1990	0.10	-	3.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	0.47	-	2.03 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 18, 1979	2.00	-	2.51 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

August 10, 1990Northern Pike were the only species that showed an increase from previous catches, while Walleye experienced the greatest decline. There has been a st…

Northern Pike were the only species that showed an increase from previous catches, while Walleye experienced the greatest decline. There has been a steady decline in the numbers of Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and White Sucker. Black Crappie were sampled in previous assessments but none were caught in 1990.

June 18, 1979Gillnet catches of all species of fish are lower than reported in the 1961 survey. The Panfish population has declined drastically in recent years acc…

Gillnet catches of all species of fish are lower than reported in the 1961 survey. The Panfish population has declined drastically in recent years according to local residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cat?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and Bluegill in Cat. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Cat?

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

How deep is Cat?

Cat has a maximum depth of 21 feet and a mean depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Cat last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Cat is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.