Whiteface Reservoir

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Whiteface Resevoir

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What are the fishing regulations for Whiteface Reservoir?

There are specific fishing regulations Whiteface Reservoir 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?

Whiteface Reservoir was established in 1923 as a hydropower water storage reservoir when earthen dams were constructed on the Whiteface River and Skunk Creek. Much of the reservoir basin is flooded forest. At summertime highs, the reservoir occupies 4,567 acres and has a maximum depth of 35 feet. The reservoir is located one mile east of Markham, MN. There is a back-in concrete boat ramp located on the south end near the outlet dam off of the Blais Road. Another public access with a boat ramp exists on the north end of the lake near the US Forest Service campground that is also open to public use.

Special angling regulations designed to protect and improve Whiteface Reservoir's high quality sunfish and Black Crappie populations were implemented in 2021. The regulations are a daily limit of five sunfish, possession limit of 20 and a daily limit of five Black Crappie, possession limit 10. Walleye have not been stocked into Whiteface since 1970 because sufficient natural reproduction has been documented to sustain the Walleye fishery. Whiteface was last surveyed by DNR Fisheries in 2017. Whiteface was surveyed during the summer of 2022 to update information about fish populations.

Walleye abundance of 9.6 per gillnet lift was average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Walleye mean length was 12.5 inches and growth was slow when compared to other Duluth Area lakes. However, growth has historically been slow for Walleye in Whiteface and is likely a function of the low relative productivity of the reservoir compared to other Duluth Area lakes. Several strong year-classes of young Walleye were evident in the sample suggesting angling for Walleye should remain strong for the next few years as these year-classes mature.

Bluegill abundance of 3.3 per trapnet lift was average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes. Average length was large at 7.9 inches with fish over 10 inches sampled. The proportion of adult Bluegill that exceeded quality size (greater than 6 inches) was 82%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 8 inches) was 69%. Recruitment was consistent with all year-classes from 2013 to 2020 represented.

Black Crappie abundance of 1.4 per trapnet lift was average compared to other similar Minnesota lakes. Average length was 9.6 inches. The proportion of adult Black Crappie that exceeded quality size (greater than 8 inches) was 84%, while the proportion that exceeded preferred size (greater than 10 inches) was 52%. Recruitment was consistent with all year-classes from 2015 to 2021 represented.

Northern Pike abundance of 2.3 per gillnet lift was average compared to other Minnesota lakes of similar type. Average size was small at 19.5 inches. Channel Catfish may provide an incidental fishery as one large fish was captured.

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