Minnesota · USA
Cherokee Lake
- Region
- Minnesota, USA
- Regulation zone
- Minnesota statewide regulations
Species in Cherokee Lake
Burbot
Lake Trout
Northern Pike
White Sucker
Tap a species for Bump Board's full tactics guide.
Seasons & limits — Minnesota statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbot (eelpout) | Continuous | 4 | — |
| Lake trout (summer, statewide) | May 9 - Sept. 30 | 2 | — |
| Lake trout (winter) | Outside or partly outside the BWCAW: Jan. 17 - Mar. 31, 2026 (Jan. 16 - Mar. 31, 2027); lakes entirely within the BWCAW: Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 | 2 | — |
| Northern pike | May 9, 2026 - Feb. 28, 2027 | Northeast Zone: 2 (only 1 over 40" in possession; all from 30-40" must be immediately released). North-central Zone: 10 (not more than 2 over 26"; all from 22-26" must be immediately released). Southern Zone: 2 (minimum size 24") | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
More Minnesota lakes
Species: Minnesota state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.