Five Mile

St. Louis County

Near Murray

DOW: 69028800

BluegillGood · 62Northern PikeGood · 59Yellow PerchGood · 53

A 104-acre lake near Murray in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (6)

Bluegill

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 7.2 per trap net · typical 0.6–6.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	7.17	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 1983	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 59

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.85 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	6.50	-	1.85 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 21, 1983	0.67	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	0.17	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 1983	7.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	0.17	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 21, 1983	0.50	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.7–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	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

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.86 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 21, 1983	5.50	-	1.86 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 21, 1983	1.33	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 21, 1983Northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill appear to be present in above average numbers. While sucker, largemouth bass, and black crappie are present…

Northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill appear to be present in above average numbers. While sucker, largemouth bass, and black crappie are present in average numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Five Mile?

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

Is there public access at Five Mile?

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

How deep is Five Mile?

Five Mile has a maximum depth of 8 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Five Mile last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Five Mile is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.