Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake

Little John Lake

Infested waters listPublic access

Little John Lake is a 40-acre lake in Cook County, 8 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2011. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
16002600
County
Cook
Surface area
40 acres
Maximum depth
8 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
40 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
1.9 miles
Average water clarity
7.6 feet (Secchi disk, 4 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Hovland
Latest DNR fish survey
June 2011, population assessment
Surveys on record
5, since 1978
Game fish caught in the 2011 survey
northern pike 26, yellow perch 22, smallmouth bass 7
Fish species recorded
northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Little John Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, gravel ramp, 6 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Infested waters list
spiny waterflea
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 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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