Minnesota · DNR survey data
Little Split Hand Lake
Little Split Hand Lake covers 244 acres in Itasca County, running to 25 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. 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.
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DNR survey data
Fish species
Northern pikeFair numbers7.3per gill net22"Typical31"Biggest
Lengths measured · 48 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 48 fish
2024Lengths measured · 127 fish
2018Lengths measured · 85 fish
2012Lengths measured · 91 fish
2004BluegillJust a few6.2per trap net6"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 824 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023 + 2024Lengths measured · 80 fish
2024Lengths measured · 422 fish
2023Lengths measured · 322 fish
2022Lengths measured · 182 fish
2018CrappieJust a few1per trap net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 774 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023 + 2024 + 2024Lengths measured · 84 fish
2024Lengths measured · 176 fish
2024Lengths measured · 221 fish
2023Lengths measured · 293 fish
2022Yellow perchExcellent numbers19.2per gill net5"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 118 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 118 fish
2024Lengths measured · 371 fish
2018Lengths measured · 336 fish
2012Lengths measured · 416 fish
2004No 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 | Walleye | 1,100 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Little Split Hand Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Little Split Hand Lake 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
- Little Split Hand Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Split Hand Lake · 1,374 ac · 1.8 mi
- Taylor Lake · 55 ac · 5.9 mi
- Smith Lake · 43 ac · 7 mi
- Dinner Pail Lake · 47 ac · 7.3 mi
- Shallow Lake · 539 ac · 8.1 mi
- Hill Lake · 794 ac · 8.2 mi
- Pokegama Lake · 6,721 ac · 10 mi
- Vanduse Lake · 240 ac · 11.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Little Split Hand Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Little Split Hand Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Little Split Hand Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Little Split Hand Lake have a public access?
Yes. Little Split Hand Lake has one public access site: Little Split Hand Lake (trailer launch).
Is Little Split Hand Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2016.
When was Little Split Hand Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Little Split Hand Lake in 2024, the most recent of 17 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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