Ramshead

St. Louis County

Near Crane Lake

DOW: 69033900

Northern PikeExcellent · 92WalleyeExcellent · 79Yellow PerchGood · 63

A 553-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County — best known for pike and walleye. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 92

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.67 lbs

Catch rate: 6.8 per gill net · typical 2–6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	6.80	-	5.67 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 3, 1976	6.67	-	2.77 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.95 lbs

Catch rate: 44.0 per gill net · typical 3.2–13.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 3, 1976	44.00	-	0.95 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 132.8 per gill net · typical 4.7–15.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	132.80	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 3, 1976	36.67	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.8 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	0.80	-	0.07 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 · 53

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.05 lbs

Catch rate: 9.4 per gill net · typical 3–11 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	9.40	-	1.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 3, 1976	33.00	-	1.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Golden Shiner

Average · 48

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 26, 1991	2.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

June 26, 1991Fish populations were dominated by very high numbers of yellow perch, followed by northern pike and white sucker. A few golden shiner and pumpkin sunf…

Fish populations were dominated by very high numbers of yellow perch, followed by northern pike and white sucker. A few golden shiner and pumpkin sunfish were also captured. The average length of northern pike (29" was very high for the area. A few very large (12") perch were captured. Yellow perch reproduction is very good, although no age II perch were captured. Yellow perch growth is slower than average for the area.

September 3, 1976Consists of high population of suckers, northern pike, walleyes, and perch. All species are below average in size.

Consists of high population of suckers, northern pike, walleyes, and perch. All species are below average in size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Ramshead?

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

Is there public access at Ramshead?

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

How deep is Ramshead?

Ramshead has a maximum depth of 10 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Ramshead last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Ramshead is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.