Bergen

St. Louis County

Near Fredenberg

DOW: 69051500

Northern PikeExcellent · 79WalleyeGood · 62Yellow PerchAverage · 47

A 72-acre lake near Fredenberg in St. Louis County — best known for pike and walleye. Last surveyed 1998.

Fish Species (12)

Northern Pike

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.2"

Avg Weight

2.39 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 1.2–5.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike31% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 69%Largest sampled 30"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	8.00	21.2"	2.39 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1998	0.73	21.2"	1.69 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1998	0.67	21.2"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Walleye

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

15.0"

Avg Weight

1.41 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable walleye60% keeper-size (15"+)

10–14" · 40%Largest sampled 16"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	1.00	15.0"	1.41 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1998	0.36	15.0"	1.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1988	0.83	-	1.76 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.9"

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 2–16.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch14% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 86%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	0.18	1.9"	0.41 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1998	17.67	1.9"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 20, 1998	5.00	1.9"	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 30

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.8"

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 4.4 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie2% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 98%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	4.36	6.8"	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1998	5.67	6.8"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 20, 1998	3.00	6.8"	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.3"

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 2.4–16 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill5% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 95%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	20.67	6.3"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 20, 1998	1.82	6.3"	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1988	2.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 14

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.7"

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.27 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

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

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	0.27	5.7"	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 20, 1998	3.00	5.7"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 11, 1988	0.50	-	0.03 lbs	Standard gill nets

Channel Catfish

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

23.0"

Avg Weight

5.18 lbs

Catch rate: 0.18 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	0.18	23.0"	5.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.2"

Catch rate: 3.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	3.67	1.2"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

White Sucker

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1998

Last surveyed 1998 — treat with caution

Avg Size

15.5"

Avg Weight

3.66 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–7.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 20, 1998	4.00	15.5"	3.66 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 20, 1998	1.45	15.5"	3.81 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 1988	4.17	-	1.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 54

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–18.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1988	1.17	-	0.49 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 1988	0.50	-	0.90 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.4–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1988	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Poor · 22

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per gill net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1988	0.17	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 20, 1998Bergen Lake is 62 acres and is located 0.3 miles southeast of Taft, MN. Taft is located north of Highway 53, west of Duluth, MN, on County Road 15. Th…

Bergen Lake is 62 acres and is located 0.3 miles southeast of Taft, MN. Taft is located north of Highway 53, west of Duluth, MN, on County Road 15. The maximum depth is 30 feet and 61 percent of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. Previous fish assessments were conducted in 1973 and 1988. The fish community in Bergen Lake is comprised of northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and white sucker. Bergen Lake has a healthy northern pike population with above average catch and growth rates. The average size sampled was 21.0 inches. Black crappies were the most abundant panfish species sampled in the standard sampling gear. Catch rates were above average, and higher than in previous assessments. Growth rates were typical for Duluth area lakes. Bluegill and yellow perch had average catch rates and growth rates. White sucker catch rates were above average for lakes in this lake class and have remained stable from previous surveys. Young-of-the-year largemouth bass, yellow perch, and black crappie were collected in the one-quarter inch trapnets. All 11 of the largemouth bass, 47 of the 53 yellow perch, and 6 of the 17 black crappie collected were from the 1998 year class. Juvenile bluegill were the most abundant species collected in the one-quarter inch trapnets with 62 individuals collected.

July 11, 1988Sucker population is above local median and appears stable. Good northern population with individual fish over 30 inches. Panfish population low with…

Sucker population is above local median and appears stable. Good northern population with individual fish over 30 inches. Panfish population low with a high proportion of fish less than five inches. walleye present in average numbers.

August 6, 1974Populations are low but balanced. An increase in predator fish (northern pike) might help the panfish size distribution and provide some angling as we…

Populations are low but balanced. An increase in predator fish (northern pike) might help the panfish size distribution and provide some angling as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bergen?

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

Is there public access at Bergen?

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

How deep is Bergen?

Bergen has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bergen last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bergen is from 1998. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.