Adams
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38015300
26 Surveys
474.95
Acres
84 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Adams. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.00 lb | 28 |
| 1982-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 4.36 lb | 28 |
| 1996-06-24 | Shallow gill nets | 5.0 | — | 4.41 lb | 30 |
| 2016-06-27 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 4.36 lb | 16 |
| 2016-06-27 | Deep gill nets | 1.3 | — | 3.91 lb | 4 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 1.00 lb | 3 |
| 1982-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.2 | 0.07 lb | 7 |
| 1996-06-24 | Shallow gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.06 lb | 11 |
| 2016-06-27 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.00 lb | 33 |
| 1982-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 4.71 lb | 12 |
| 2016-06-27 | Shallow gill nets | 0.1 | — | 2.26 lb | 1 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 1.00 lb | 78 |
| 1982-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 0.51 lb | 35 |
| 1996-06-24 | Deep gill nets | 9.3 | — | 0.54 lb | 28 |
| 1996-06-24 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.66 lb | 14 |
| 2016-06-27 | Deep gill nets | 14.7 | — | 0.73 lb | 44 |
| 2016-06-27 | Shallow gill nets | 9.7 | — | 0.95 lb | 68 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.00 lb | 26 |
| 1982-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.90 lb | 18 |
| 1996-06-24 | Shallow gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.76 lb | 17 |
| 2016-06-27 | Shallow gill nets | 0.9 | — | 3.42 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 1.00 lb | 4 |
| 1982-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 1996-06-24 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 8 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 1.76 lb | 7 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Adams
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Adams.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Adams. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Adams
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Adams
- Weather forecast for Adams — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9936°N, 91.1303°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.