Little Pine Lake

Little Pine Lake

Size
2,063ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Little Pine Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Perch
Perch
Rock bass
Rock bass
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Little Pine Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Walleye: All from 18-26” must be immediately released. One over 26” allowed in possession.

Location: Including Mud Lake west of County Highway 51 and up to 425th Avenue

  • Crappie: Daily limit five.
  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range19.6668

Little Pine Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202410
20239
Crappie
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2017
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Largemouth bass
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2017
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Northern pike
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.5556
0Statewide Range19.75

Little Pine Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Perch
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.2222
0Statewide Range43.5833

Little Pine Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Pumpkinseed
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2017
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Rock bass
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1111
0Statewide Range6.5668

Little Pine Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Smallmouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Sturgeon
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
0.1111
0Statewide Range1.7371

Little Pine Lake Sturgeon abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
9-28 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
10
0Statewide Range16.9168

Little Pine Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2011
Jun
2017
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202128