Northern Pike (Silver Phase) Lakes in Minnesota
Found in 9 Minnesota lakes
Rough fish like Northern Pike (Silver Phase) are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 9 Minnesota lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. Northern Pike (Silver Phase) is narrowly distributed — only 9 lakes in Minnesota have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Northern Pike (Silver Phase) lake list below against the letter grades: lakes with both an A or B grade and Northern Pike (Silver Phase) documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Northern Pike (Silver Phase) Lakes Map
Every Minnesota lake with documented northern pike (silver phase), colored by water-quality grade.
Best Northern Pike (Silver Phase) Lakes in Minnesota
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shallow Lake | Hubbard | A | 8.2 ft | 10 ft |
| 2 | Broadwater Bay Lake | Cass | A | 14.4 ft | 54 ft |
| 3 | Spider (Ne Lake | Hubbard | A | 17.1 ft | 96 ft |
| 4 | Little Sand Lake | Hubbard | A | 20 ft | 80 ft |
| 5 | Hattie Lake | Hubbard | A | 12.5 ft | 39 ft |
| 6 | Cooper Lake | Cass | A | 17.1 ft | 70 ft |
| 7 | Snowbank Lake | Lake | B | 15.1 ft | 150 ft |
| 8 | Little Spirit Lake | Jackson | D | 3.3 ft | 8 ft |
| 9 | Parent Lake | Lake | NR | 18 ft | 50 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Minnesota lakes have northern pike (silver phase)?
Northern Pike (Silver Phase) are found in 9 lakes in Minnesota. The average water quality grade of these lakes is A (Excellent).
What are the best northern pike (silver phase) lakes in Minnesota?
The best northern pike (silver phase) lakes in Minnesota by water quality are Shallow Lake, Broadwater Bay Lake, Spider (Ne Lake, Little Sand Lake, Hattie Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.