Scott
A 17-acre lake near Scott in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (7)
Black Crappie
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1987 | 1.00 | - | 0.07 lbs |
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1987 | 2.00 | - | 1.70 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1987 | 0.33 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1987 | 1.67 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1987 | 2.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 1.67 | - | 0.20 lbs |
White Sucker
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1987 | 1.00 | - | 1.95 lbs |
| Aug 13, 1987 | 0.33 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1987 | 0.33 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 13, 1987NORTHERN PIKE, BLACK CRAPPIE, AND BLUEGILLS APPEAR TO BE PRESENT IN LOWER THAN STATE AVERAGE ABUN- DANCE. LARGEMOUTH BASS WERE SAMPLED IN THE 1970 POP…
NORTHERN PIKE, BLACK CRAPPIE, AND BLUEGILLS APPEAR TO BE PRESENT IN LOWER THAN STATE AVERAGE ABUN- DANCE. LARGEMOUTH BASS WERE SAMPLED IN THE 1970 POPULATION ASSESSMENT BUT NOT IN THE PRESENT SURVEY.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Scott?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill in Scott. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Scott?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Scott. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Scott?
Scott has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Scott last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Scott is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Scott have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Scott in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 17.29 acres
- Max Depth
- 19 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.65 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed