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A 40-acre lake near Fosston in Polk County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 2009.
Fish Species (7)
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2009
Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | 5.00 | 25.3" | 3.79 lbs |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 0.22 | 25.3" | 5.52 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 3.00 | 24.6" | 4.67 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2009
Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 44.7 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | 44.67 | 6.6" | 0.14 lbs |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 8.50 | 6.6" | 0.16 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 23.20 | 5.9" | 0.22 lbs |
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2009
Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | 8.00 | 5.7" | 0.05 lbs |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 1.78 | 5.7" | 0.25 lbs |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 47.96 | 5.7" | 0.14 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2009
Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 29.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | 0.22 | 6.5" | 0.16 lbs |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 29.50 | 6.5" | 0.15 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 1.70 | 5.9" | 0.24 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993
Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.7 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1993 | 1.00 | 4.8" | 0.30 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 0.70 | 4.8" | 0.24 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Below-normal numbers
Electrofishing survey · surveyed Jun 2009
Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.5 · Electrofishing survey
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | 0.22 | 6.6" | 0.51 lbs |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 5.53 | 6.6" | 0.21 lbs |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 0.60 | 10.2" | 0.97 lbs |
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
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2009
Last surveyed 2009 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2009 | 0.50 | 17.0" | 3.09 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 30, 2009Mule John is a very small and deep lake and summer oxygen levels below about 15 to 25 feet are not sufficient to support fish life. Northern pike, blu…
Mule John is a very small and deep lake and summer oxygen levels below about 15 to 25 feet are not sufficient to support fish life. Northern pike, bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch are the primary species present. Northern pike exhibited a fast growth rate and although they were not abundant in the current assessment they did average nearly four pounds apiece. Bluegill numbers were at the high end of the normal range for this class of lake and their size structure was good with many seven to eight-inch long fish. There are indications that the black crappie population was exceptional prior to the availability of an access in the early 1980's; numbers were high and many weighed over two pounds. The current population does not reflect this. Numbers are average and only two crappies over ten inches were sampled in test nets. Yellow perch are currently fairly abundant, but no large perch were found as they were in the 1980's. This lake is very small and habitat protection should be a high priority since any alteration is likely to have a significant impact on the lake and its fishery.
July 12, 1993Mule John is a very small and deep lake but summer oxygen levels below about 15 or 20 feet are not sufficientto support fish life. Northern pike, blue…
Mule John is a very small and deep lake but summer oxygen levels below about 15 or 20 feet are not sufficientto support fish life. Northern pike, bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, and yellow perch are the primaryspecies present. Northern pike exhibit a fast growth rate and although they were not abundant in the currentsurvey they did average over 4 lbs. apiece. Bluegill numbers are about average for this class of lake and theirsize structure is good with many 7 to 8 inch long fish. There are indications that the black crappie populationwas exceptional prior to the availability of an access in the early 1980's; numbers were high and many weighedover 2 lbs. The current population does not reflect this. Numbers are average and only one crappie over eightinches was sampled in test nets. Yellow perch are currently very abundant at 50 per gillnet. This lake is verysmall and habitat protection should be a high priority since any alteration is likely to have a significant impacton the lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Unnamed?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed in Unnamed. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Unnamed?
Minnesota DNR records list public access for Unnamed. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.
How deep is Unnamed?
Unnamed has a maximum depth of 84 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Unnamed last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2009. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Unnamed have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Unnamed in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 40.39 acres
- Max Depth
- 84 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.07 mi
- Public Access
- Yes