Size
6,630ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Pokegama Lake
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Muskellunge
Lake trout
Walleye
Perch
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Overview
Pokegama 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.
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Features
Pokegama Lake is noted for its scenic beauty and many islands. It is part of a navigable chain of lakes which includes: Little Jay Gould Lake, Jay Gould Lake and Blackwater Lake. The Mississippi River flows into Blackwater Lake and outlets at the Pokegama Dam Recreation Area just west of Grand Rapids.
The lake receives heavy recreational boating pressure during summer, but surprisingly light fishing pressure.
A consumption advisory has been placed on northern pike, walleye and sucker. Check the state fish consumption advisory brochure for details.
Forage
Smelt, perch, tullibee (cisco), sucker and redhorse comprise the forage base. Smelt have become an important forage species.
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Top Fish Species
Smallmouth bass
7-19 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2015
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
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
2010
Jun
2015
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