Little Crab

St. Louis County

Near Burntside Lake

DOW: 69029600

Northern PikeGood · 74Largemouth BassGood · 50Smallmouth BassGood · 50

A 63-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (5)

Northern Pike

Good · 74

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.25 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1978	5.00	-	3.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1978	0.33	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1978	0.33	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.4–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1978	0.33	-	0.50 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 · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.40 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1978	4.00	-	1.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 20, 1978Consists of above average populations of northern pike and sucker with average populations of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and rock bass.

Consists of above average populations of northern pike and sucker with average populations of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and rock bass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Crab?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rock Bass in Little Crab. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Crab?

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

How deep is Little Crab?

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

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

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Crab is from 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.