Mountain
A 46-acre lake near Burtrum in Todd County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.
Fish Species (9)
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 4.33 | - | 0.22 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 0.67 | - | 0.05 lbs |
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 62.3 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 62.33 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1989 | 2.00 | - | 0.42 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 11.67 | - | 0.12 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.7–4.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 1.33 | - | 0.47 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1989 | 2.00 | - | 0.37 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 14.00 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 9.3 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 9.33 | - | 1.67 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 9.00 | - | 1.37 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 1.00 | - | 0.63 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 1.33 | - | 0.82 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 0.67 | - | 0.65 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 2.67 | - | 0.11 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1989 | 4.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 2.00 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 0.67 | - | 0.05 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 0.33 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 4.00 | - | 0.81 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1989 | 2.67 | - | 0.94 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 1.00 | - | 1.43 lbs |
Yellow Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1989
Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1989 | 30.67 | - | 0.42 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1989 | 0.67 | - | 0.70 lbs |
| Aug 9, 1984 | 17.33 | - | 0.66 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 9, 1989NATURAL REPRODUCTION FOR NORTHERN PIKE IS GOOD AND MOST FISH ARE SMALL. LARGER YELLOW AND BROWN BULLHEADS ARE PRESENT WITH THE YELLOW BULLHEADS BEING…
NATURAL REPRODUCTION FOR NORTHERN PIKE IS GOOD AND MOST FISH ARE SMALL. LARGER YELLOW AND BROWN BULLHEADS ARE PRESENT WITH THE YELLOW BULLHEADS BEING VERY ABUNDANT. PANFISH ARE ABUNDANT AND SMALL. BLACK CRAPPIES ARE NEAR THE STATE AVERAGE IN NUMBER AND A LARGE ONE WAS CAUGHT. NO YELLOW PERCH WERE SAMPLED DURING THE SURVEY, BUT WERE PRESENT IN STOMACH CONTENTS OF NORTHERN PIKE AND THE NATURAL REPRODUCTION CHECK.
August 9, 1984NATURAL REPRODUCTION FOR NORTHERN PIKE IS GOOD. GOLDEN SHINERS MAY PROVIDE MUCH OF THE FORAGE BASE YELLOW PERCH WERE NOT SAMPLED IN THE SURVEY. PAN- F…
NATURAL REPRODUCTION FOR NORTHERN PIKE IS GOOD. GOLDEN SHINERS MAY PROVIDE MUCH OF THE FORAGE BASE YELLOW PERCH WERE NOT SAMPLED IN THE SURVEY. PAN- FISH ARE ABUNDANT, BUT SMALL IN SIZE. YELLOW BULLHEADS ARE LARGE IN SIZE AND SHOW GOOD ABUN- DANDE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Mountain?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass in Mountain. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Mountain?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Mountain. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Mountain?
Mountain has a maximum depth of 44 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Mountain last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Mountain is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Mountain have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Mountain 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
- 46.11 acres
- Max Depth
- 44 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.3 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed