Big Pine Lake

Big Pine Lake

Size
4,709ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Big Pine Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Rock bass

Overview

Big 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.

  • Crappie: Daily limit five.
  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.
  • Walleye: All from 18-26” must be immediately released. One over 26” allowed in possession.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.0833
0Statewide Range19.6668

Big 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
Jul
2017
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20229
20179
Crappie
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range12.6668

Big Pine 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
2011
Jul
2017
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
14 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
2008
Jul
2017
Jul
Northern pike
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.6667
0Statewide Range19.75

Big 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
Jul
2017
Jul
Perch
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
21.25
0Statewide Range43.5833

Big 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
Jul
2017
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
14 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
Jul
2017
Jul
Rock bass
fish
8-27 in
Length Range
14 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
Jul
2017
Jul
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
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
8-27 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
13.5833
0Statewide Range16.9168

Big 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
Jul
2017
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202028