Little Coyote

St. Louis County

Near Rollins

DOW: 69002100

Northern PikeExcellent · 78WalleyeGood · 67Rock BassGood · 64

A 28-acre lake near Rollins in St. Louis County — best known for pike and walleye. Last surveyed 1997.

Fish Species (8)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 78

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

25.2"

Avg Weight

5.51 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 3.9–9.4 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike80% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 20%Largest sampled 33"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	4.00	25.2"	5.51 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	0.88	25.2"	4.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 67

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

19.2"

Avg Weight

2.99 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1–7.2 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye100% keeper-size (15"+)

All keeper-sizeLargest sampled 23"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	2.00	19.2"	2.99 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	1.75	19.2"	2.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.9"

Avg Weight

0.43 lbs

Catch rate: 0.88 per trap net

Size of catchable rock bass17% keeper-size (8"+)

4–7" · 83%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	1.00	5.9"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	0.88	5.9"	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.5"

Avg Weight

0.67 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	1.00	6.5"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	0.25	6.5"	0.67 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 22

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.9"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2–23 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	1.12	1.9"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 11, 1997	71.00	1.9"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	2.00	1.9"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.8"

Catch rate: 3.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	3.00	5.8"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	1.00	5.8"	1.90 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	0.12	5.8"	0.14 lbs	Standard trap 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 · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.1"

Avg Weight

2.62 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2.6–17.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	36.00	16.1"	-	Survey seining
Aug 11, 1997	5.00	16.1"	2.62 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 11, 1997	2.25	16.1"	4.21 lbs	Standard trap nets

Johnny Darter

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Aug 1997

Last surveyed 1997 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 3.0 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 11, 1997	3.00	-	-	Survey seining

Biologist Notes

August 11, 1997Little Coyote is a 40 acre lake located 4 miles south of Rollins, MN off County #131. Little Coyote does not have a public access across land, however…

Little Coyote is a 40 acre lake located 4 miles south of Rollins, MN off County #131. Little Coyote does not have a public access across land, however, it may be accessed up Coyote Creek from King Lake. Maximum depth is 15 feet. No previous fish population investigations have been completed on Little Coyote Lake. Fish species identified from the survey include walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, white sucker, blacknose shiner, common shiner, mottled sculpin, and johnny darter. Walleye and northern pike were both identified as having good size structure and fast growth rates. Yellow perch size structure was poor and growth rates were slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Coyote?

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

Is there public access at Little Coyote?

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

How deep is Little Coyote?

Little Coyote has a maximum depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Coyote last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Coyote is from 1997. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.