Jasper

Lake County

Near Prairie Portage

DOW: 38064100

Yellow PerchGood · 74WalleyeGood · 74Northern PikeGood · 61

A 175-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (9)

Yellow Perch

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 18.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–14.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	18.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1987	6.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1982	7.00	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.18 lbs

Catch rate: 22.0 per gill net · typical 2.2–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	1.00	-	2.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 28, 1987	22.00	-	1.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1982	6.00	-	0.46 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 61

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.48 lbs

Catch rate: 18.5 per gill net · typical 2–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	18.50	-	1.48 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1982	3.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1982	1.00	-	2.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	1.75	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 28, 1987	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1982	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net · typical 0.6–17.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 28, 1987	7.00	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1982	0.50	-	-	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 51

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	0.75	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	1.50	-	0.45 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1982	1.00	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Smallmouth Bass

Average · 41

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.51 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 28, 1987	4.00	-	1.51 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1982	0.50	-	-	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 · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.97 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–8.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 28, 1987	10.00	-	0.97 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1982	9.50	-	2.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1982	4.50	-	2.64 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 28, 1987Northern pike, white sucker, bluegill sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and walleye are present in above average numbers; rock bass and smallmou…

Northern pike, white sucker, bluegill sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and walleye are present in above average numbers; rock bass and smallmouth bass are present in average numbers. Walleye are larger than average; northern pike are smaller than average. Growth of walleye is above average (12.2 annulus III), and some natural reproduction appears to occur each year, although the 1984 (stocked) year class is now dominant.

July 11, 1982Composed of above average populations of largemouth bass, suckers, and perch; average populations of northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass; and…

Composed of above average populations of largemouth bass, suckers, and perch; average populations of northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass; and below average populations of bluegill and rock bass. The walleye population appears to have had unsuccessful spawning and/or survival in most recent years. Growth on age I & age II walleye is very good.

August 1, 1979Present walleye population is composed of a large well balanced, naturally reproducing fish. Small perch are present in average numbers. The sucker po…

Present walleye population is composed of a large well balanced, naturally reproducing fish. Small perch are present in average numbers. The sucker population is very high and composed mostly of large & mature fish. Northern pike are present in above average numbers but small size. Smallmouth bass are reported to be present in good numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Jasper?

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

Is there public access at Jasper?

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

How deep is Jasper?

Jasper has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Jasper last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Jasper is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.