Pine

St. Louis County

Near Soudan

DOW: 69044800

WalleyeExcellent · 77Yellow PerchGood · 52Smallmouth BassGood · 50

A 830-acre lake near Soudan in St. Louis County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 2011.

Fish Species (8)

Walleye

Excellent · 77

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.1"

Avg Weight

1.17 lbs

Catch rate: 12.3 per gill net · typical 3.2–13.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye46% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 54%Largest sampled 28"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	12.25	14.1"	1.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1977	8.50	-	0.64 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.1"

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 7.1 per gill net · typical 4.7–15.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch19% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 81%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	7.12	7.1"	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1977	9.75	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

14.3"

Avg Weight

1.81 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.2–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	0.50	14.3"	1.81 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.4"

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 0.62 per gill net

Size of catchable bluegill20% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 80%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	0.62	6.4"	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.5"

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 1.9 per gill net · typical 0.2–1.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable rock bass21% keeper-size (8"+)

4–7" · 79%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	1.88	6.5"	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1977	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 39

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

20.4"

Avg Weight

2.04 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 2–6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike10% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 90%Largest sampled 36"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	2.50	20.4"	2.04 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1977	3.25	-	1.89 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	0.12	5.0"	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1977	0.12	-	0.25 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 · 49

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.5"

Avg Weight

2.31 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 3–11 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 12, 2011	2.50	16.5"	2.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 5, 1977	3.25	-	1.87 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

September 12, 2011Status of the Fishery Pine Lake is located approximately 9 miles north of Tower, MN and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 912 acr…

Status of the Fishery Pine Lake is located approximately 9 miles north of Tower, MN and is entirely within the BWCAW. It has a surface area of 912 acres and a maximum depth of 18 ft. Water clarity is low due to bog stain. The only previous survey on Pine Lake occurred in 1977. Access is by a 0.8 mile portage from Trout Lake. A second access is by a 0.2 mile portage from Trout Lake and a 3.7 mile paddle up Pine Creek. Two additional short portages are possible on Pine Creek depending on water levels. There are several USFS designated campsites around the lake. Walleye numbers in 2011 (12.2/gill net) were similar to the 1977 catch rate of 11.3/gill net. Walleye sizes averaged 13.4" and the growth rate was slower than average compared to other lakes in this class. The oldest walleye was 16 years. The largest walleye sampled was 28.2". Northern pike numbers in 2011 (2.5/gill net) were lower than the 1977 catch rate of 4.3/gill net. Pike sizes averaged 20.9" and the growth rate was average compared to other lakes in this class. The largest pike sampled was 36.0". Smallmouth bass were sampled for the first time in 2011. Smallmouth numbers (0.5/gill net) were similar when compared to other lakes in this class. Smallmouth sizes averaged 14.7" and the growth rate was faster than average compared to other lakes in this class. The largest smallmouth was 17.4". Smallmouth bass have not been stocked by DNR Fisheries in this lake. Bluegill (0.6/gill net) were sampled for the first time in 2011. Other game fish sampled include pumpkinseed , rock bass, and yellow perch. White sucker were also sampled. One burbot was identified in a walleye stomach sample.

August 5, 1977Contains above average population of walleye, northern pike, suckers and yellow perch. Rock bass and pumpkinseeds are present in relatively low number…

Contains above average population of walleye, northern pike, suckers and yellow perch. Rock bass and pumpkinseeds are present in relatively low numbers. The walleye are small and probably slow growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Pine?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Rock Bass in Pine. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Pine?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Pine. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Pine?

Pine has a maximum depth of 18 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Pine last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Pine is from 2011. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.