Dovre

St. Louis County

Near Crane Lake

DOW: 69060400

Yellow PerchExcellent · 92Northern PikeGood · 51

A 116-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2011.

Fish Species (2)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 92

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.8"

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 59.2 per gill net · typical 2.2–14.6 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch39% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 61%Largest sampled 12"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 2011	59.17	7.8"	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1996	31.83	6.2"	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 51

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2011

Last surveyed 2011 — treat with caution

Avg Size

18.4"

Avg Weight

1.64 lbs

Catch rate: 25.7 per gill net · typical 2–6.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike6% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 94%Largest sampled 25"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 25, 2011	25.67	18.4"	1.64 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1996	17.17	20.4"	2.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 25, 2011Catches from this survey of Dovre lake show high numbers of both northern pike and yellow perch. The catch rate for both species was higher in this sa…

Catches from this survey of Dovre lake show high numbers of both northern pike and yellow perch. The catch rate for both species was higher in this sample than from all other previous surveys. Although numerous, the pike in Dover lake aren't growing to larger sizes. Northern pike average 18.9" long with the largest being 25.8". Yellow perch may be the more appealing species to anglers in this lake. The perch average 8.3" long with the largest being 12.4". This may also offer anglers a good shore fishing opportunity. The predator/prey relationship between pike and perch and the overall lack of fishing pressure on this lake make for fairly stable populations and no changes are expected.

July 15, 1996Dovre Lake has high numbers of both yellow perch and northern pike. However, neither species reaches a very large size. Northern pike average 21" long…

Dovre Lake has high numbers of both yellow perch and northern pike. However, neither species reaches a very large size. Northern pike average 21" long and yellow perch average 6.7" long. The largest northern pike was 28.7". The numbers and sizes of northern pike and yellow perch were similar to earlier surveys in 1973 and 1960. The predator/prey relationship between pike and perch in this lake appears to be fairly stable, and no large changes in the fish populations are expected as long as no other fish are introduced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Dovre?

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

Is there public access at Dovre?

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

How deep is Dovre?

Dovre has a maximum depth of 17 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Dovre last surveyed?

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