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Little Deer Lake

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Little Deer Lake is a 67-acre lake in Itasca County, 39 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2018. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31075100
County
Itasca
Surface area
67 acres
Maximum depth
39 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
39 acres, 58% of the lake
Shoreline
1.5 miles
Average water clarity
10.5 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2018, standard survey
Surveys on record
4, since 1978
Game fish caught in the 2018 survey
bluegill 103, northern pike 29, pumpkinseed 9, hybrid sunfish 3, largemouth bass 3, black crappie 2, walleye 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 5 other species
Little Deer Lake Public Water Access Site
carry-in, natural ramp, run by Itasca County
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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