North Star Lake

North Star Lake

Size
1,042ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in North Star Lake
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Walleye
Walleye
Rock bass
Rock bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

North Star 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.

Location: Including Little North Star

  • Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.5
0Statewide Range19.6668

North Star 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Crappie
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.25
0Statewide Range12.6668

North Star Lake Crappie 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Largemouth bass
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range3.6668

North Star Lake Largemouth 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202220
Muskellunge
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.287
0Statewide Range2.1593

North Star Lake Muskellunge 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized muskellunge based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202249
202150
Northern pike
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.4167
0Statewide Range19.75

North Star 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized northern-pike based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202239
Perch
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4
0Statewide Range43.5833

North Star 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Pumpkinseed
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1667
0Statewide Range6.1668

North Star Lake Pumpkinseed 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Rock bass
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.4167
0Statewide Range6.5668

North Star 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Smallmouth bass
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.0833
0Statewide Range3.4167

North Star Lake Smallmouth 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized smallmouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202219
201919
Walleye
fish
21-22 in
Length Range
22 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.25
0Statewide Range16.9168

North Star 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
2014
Aug
2019
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202231
201928