Paradise

St. Louis County

Near Two Harbors

DOW: 69000700

Black CrappieExcellent · 76PumpkinseedGood · 64WalleyeGood · 50

A 32-acre lake near Two Harbors in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 2000.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2000

Last surveyed 2000 — treat with caution

Avg Size

10.9"

Avg Weight

0.91 lbs

Catch rate: 1.9 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie76% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 24%Largest sampled 14"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 2000	1.89	10.9"	0.91 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1974	2.75	-	0.41 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 64

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2000

Last surveyed 2000 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.0"

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 0.7–3.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed24% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 76%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 2000	7.33	6.0"	-	Survey seining
Jun 26, 2000	2.33	6.0"	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1974	5.50	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2000

Last surveyed 2000 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.5"

Avg Weight

2.88 lbs

Catch rate: 0.22 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 2000	0.22	19.5"	2.88 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1974	0.25	-	5.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2000

Last surveyed 2000 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.4"

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 2000	1.00	2.4"	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 26, 2000	5.67	2.4"	-	Survey seining
Jul 15, 1974	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 12

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2000

Last surveyed 2000 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.0"

Avg Weight

1.04 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

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

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 20"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 2000	0.11	14.0"	1.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 26, 2000	0.67	14.0"	-	Survey seining
Jun 26, 2000	2.50	14.0"	1.04 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2000

Last surveyed 2000 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.5"

Avg Weight

5.31 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 2000	1.00	17.5"	5.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1974	1.50	-	1.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1974	1.00	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 33

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1974	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

June 26, 2000Paradise is a 30 acre lake with 30 (100%) acres of littoral area and a maximum depth of 14 feet. Paradise is located 10 miles WNW of Two Harbors, MN o…

Paradise is a 30 acre lake with 30 (100%) acres of littoral area and a maximum depth of 14 feet. Paradise is located 10 miles WNW of Two Harbors, MN off County #266 (Fox Farm Road). Paradise Lake has a gravel, back-in access administered by the township and located on the south shore. Fish population investigations have been conducted in 1974 and 2000. Fish species sampled during the 2000 lake survey included black crappie, northern pike, pumpkinseed sunfish, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch and spottail shiner. The only species not sampled in low numbers were black crappie and pumpkinseed sunfish. Black crappie and pumpkinseed assessment net catch rates were 1.9 and 2.3 per trapnet lift. Both of these values were typical compared to other Minnesota lakes of simialr type. Mean length of black crappie and pumpkinseed sunfish was 11.3 and 6.6 inches. Length of black crappie at the beginning of their fourth year of life was 9.9 inches. This is a fast rate of growth compared to other crappie populations sampled from Duluth area lakes. From a sample of aged black crappie, five year classes were documented from 1991 to 1997.

July 15, 1974(them. Cabin owners were very interested (in the possibility of suitable fish being (stocked in this lake as it appears to be (able to sustain a highe…

(them. Cabin owners were very interested (in the possibility of suitable fish being (stocked in this lake as it appears to be (able to sustain a higher fish pop. than (now present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Paradise?

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

Is there public access at Paradise?

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

How deep is Paradise?

Paradise has a maximum depth of 14 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Paradise last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Paradise is from 2000. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.