Pimushe Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
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How big is Pimushe Lake?
How deep is Pimushe Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Pimushe Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Lake Whitefish, Mimic Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Pimushe Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Pimushe Lake?
Are there boat launches on Pimushe Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Pimushe Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Pimushe Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Pimushe Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Pimushe Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Pimushe Lake is a 1,230-acre lake located 5 miles north of Pennington in Beltrami County. There is a U.S. Forest Service public water access with a concrete ramp and parking for 8 vehicles located on the east shore of the lake off of State Highway 39 (Scenic Highway). Pimushe is managed for Bluegill, Black Crappie, Walleye, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass.
A special regulation for Bluegill consisting of a 5-fish daily possession limit is in effect. Statewide regulations apply to all other species. Pimushe Lake has been known as a quality Bluegill fishery since the 1980s. The 2022 survey results show that the lake's Bluegill population has continued to maintain a quality size structure with a good average size and fish approaching 10 inches in length captured. The special Bluegill regulation in effect since 2014 has proven to be an effective tool at limiting harvest and maintaining a high-quality Bluegill population.
While Black Crappie may receive far less attention from Pimushe's anglers than Bluegill, they are nevertheless worth pursuing. Catch rates for Black Crappie were above historical averages in 2022. Similar to Bluegill, Black Crappie had a good average size with some fish approaching 13 inches in length. Age data from the catch showed a healthy number of year classes present indicating that the population is sustaining itself nicely.
Walleye numbers have been fairly consistent over the course of historical surveys however the 2022 catch rate (3.42/GN) was the highest recorded since 1999. The lake's Walleye population has relied on natural reproduction within the lake as well as fish migration from the connected waters of the Turtle River and Cass Lake. Walleye had an average size of over 13 inches in length, with fish up to 21 inches captured in this survey. A large proportion of the walleye catch was comprised of younger fish ages 1-3 which holds promise for good Walleye fishing over the next few years as these fish grow to acceptable sizes for anglers.
Northern Pike are commonly caught by anglers fishing Pimushe. The number of pike captured increased considerably from the most recent survey (2017) with a slight decline in average size. Northern Pike up to 31 inches were captured in this survey.
Although Largemouth Bass were not targeted as a part of this survey, previous survey results for bass depict a moderate density population with some large individuals present. Similar to many lakes in the area, Pimushe contains abundant habitat for the species and plenty of options for bass anglers.
Other species captured in this survey were Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass, Tullibee Cisco, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker and Yellow Perch.
Pimushe Lake is infested with zebra mussels and the aquatic plant, starry stonewort. Both are aquatic invasive species (AIS). AIS can be transferred by anglers and boats from infested to non-infested waterbodies. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants and animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. Please follow the current AIS regulations to avoid spreading to other lakes.
What is the average air temp for Pimushe Lake?
Are there any state parks near Pimushe Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Pimushe Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Preston Lake | 1.2 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.2 mi | 12 | |
| Little Pimushe Lake | 2.4 mi | 22 | |
| Moose Lake | 2.8 mi | 601 | 71 ft |
| Webster Lake | 3.0 mi | 47 | 15 ft |
| Big Rice Lake | 3.0 mi | 633 | 13 ft |
| Holland Lake | 3.5 mi | 22 | |
| Baumgartner Lake | 3.5 mi | 12 | |
| South Twin Lake | 3.7 mi | 222 | 45 ft |
| Little Rice Lake | 3.9 mi | 123 | 26 ft |
