Aitkin Lake

Aitkin Lake

Size
736ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Aitkin Lake
Perch
Perch
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Crappie
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Aitkin 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 connected waters: Aitkin Lake including area known as Aitkin Flowage, Davis Lake including bay known as Steamboat Lake, Flowage Lake, Sandy River Lake, Prairie River from confluence with Tamarack River downstream to confluence with Big Sandy Lake, Sandy River from State Highway 210 downstream to confluence with the Mississippi River, and West Savanna River from County Highway 14 downstream to confluence with the Prairie River.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.
  • Walleye: All less than 14” or greater than 18” must be immediately released. One over 26” allowed in possession.
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Top Fish Species

Perch
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2016
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
2008
Jul
2016
Jul