Minnesota · DNR survey data
Gilbert Pit
Gilbert Pit covers 243 acres in St. Louis County, running to 443 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Northern pikeJust a few1.7per gill net29"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 10 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 10 fish
2023Lengths measured · 2 fish
2014Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Last recorded in the 1988 survey and not seen since.
Present and managed by the DNR. Standard survey gear does not count this species reliably.
Present in recent DNR surveys.
Last recorded in the 1990 survey and not seen since.
Rock bassOne of the best around10.5per gill net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 63 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 63 fish
2023Lengths measured · 18 fish
2014No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 yearlings |
Recent reports
Gilbert Pit fishing reports
Recent reports on Gilbert Pit from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Lake Ore-B-Gone (trailer launch)
- Orebegone Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Deep Lake · 73 ac · 0.8 mi
- Ely Lake · 723 ac · 2.2 mi
- St. Mary's Lake · 234 ac · 4.4 mi
- Virginia Lake · 32 ac · 4.8 mi
- Esquagama Lake · 453 ac · 4.9 mi
- Silver Lake · 46 ac · 4.9 mi
- Manganika Lake · 168 ac · 5.3 mi
- Cedar Island Lake · 205 ac · 5.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Gilbert Pit?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Gilbert Pit, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Gilbert Pit?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch, brook trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, splake, rock bass, channel catfish.
Does Gilbert Pit have a public access?
Yes. Gilbert Pit has 2 public access sites, including Lake Ore-B-Gone (trailer launch).
Is Gilbert Pit stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked rainbow trout in 2016.
When was Gilbert Pit last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Gilbert Pit in 2023, the most recent of 6 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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