Morgan

St. Louis County

Near Duluth

DOW: 69040400

Northern PikeGood · 73Yellow PerchGood · 69PumpkinseedGood · 50

A 104-acre lake near Duluth in St. Louis County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (8)

Northern Pike

Good · 73

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

25.4"

Avg Weight

4.02 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net

Size of catchable northern pike67% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 33%Largest sampled 30"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	3.00	25.4"	4.02 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1993	0.33	25.4"	5.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.5"

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 27.0 per gill net

Size of catchable yellow perch8% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 92%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	8.89	4.5"	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 28, 1993	125.67	4.5"	-	Survey seining
Jun 28, 1993	27.00	4.5"	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.7"

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 19.0 per trap net

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	3.67	3.7"	-	Survey seining
Jun 28, 1993	0.50	3.7"	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1993	13.50	3.7"	-	Special trap nets

Other species in this lake (5)

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

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.8"

Avg Weight

0.65 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	8.33	7.8"	0.65 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 28, 1993	18.50	7.8"	0.51 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1993	4.50	7.8"	-	Special trap nets

White Sucker

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

12.3"

Avg Weight

2.24 lbs

Catch rate: 10.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	1.67	12.3"	-	Survey seining
Jun 28, 1993	10.50	12.3"	2.24 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 28, 1993	0.56	12.3"	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.5"

Catch rate: 20.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	20.00	4.5"	-	Special trap nets
Jun 28, 1993	0.22	4.5"	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.33 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	0.33	-	-	Survey seining
Jun 28, 1993	0.50	-	-	Special trap nets

Johnny Darter

Insufficient

Seining survey · surveyed Jun 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 1.3 · Seining survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 28, 1993	1.33	-	-	Survey seining

Biologist Notes

June 28, 1993The 1993 investigation represents the initial survey for Morgan Lake. Northern Pike had a low gillnet catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) of 3.0 per lift wit…

The 1993 investigation represents the initial survey for Morgan Lake. Northern Pike had a low gillnet catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) of 3.0 per lift with a mean length of 25.9 inches. Northern pike growth rate was fast compared to other Duluth Area lakes. Conversely, yellow perch gillnet CPUE was above the third quartile for lake class 17 at 27.0 per lift and growth rate was slow compared to other Duluth Area lakes. Pumpkinseed trapnet CPUE of 19.0 per lift was above the third quartile for this lake class. Mean length of pumpkinseed was 4.2 inches. White sucker and black bullhead also had abundance indices above their respective lake class median values. Golden shiner, blacknose shiner, fathead minnow and johnny darter were also sampled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Morgan?

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

Is there public access at Morgan?

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

How deep is Morgan?

Morgan has a maximum depth of 11 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Morgan last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Morgan is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.