Ahsub
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38051600
28 Surveys
60.33
Acres
78 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 Ahsub. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 1.09 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 3.40 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 1.71 lb | 9 |
| 1988-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 1.82 lb | 15 |
| 1991-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 1.80 lb | 7 |
| 1982-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 | — | 0.99 lb | 37 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.44 lb | 11 |
| 1988-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.91 lb | 8 |
| 1991-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 | — | 0.61 lb | 42 |
| 1982-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 | — | 0.18 lb | 19 |
| 2005-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.37 lb | 11 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 | — | 1.48 lb | 14 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 15.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.65 lb | 62 |
| 1988-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 24.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.61 lb | 74 |
| 1991-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.57 lb | 31 |
| 1982-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.07 lb | 36 |
| 2005-05-31 | Standard gill nets | 11.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 3.41 lb | 35 |
| 2024-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.45 lb | 26 |
| 1979-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 1.37 lb | 60 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.20 lb | 19 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.08 lb | 6 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 9.80 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.85 lb | 2 |
| 1999-09-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.19 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.13 lb | 11 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Standard gill nets | 7.8 | — | 0.07 lb | 31 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 3.33 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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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 Ahsub
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ahsub. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Ahsub
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 Ahsub
- Weather forecast for Ahsub — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0019°N, 91.3434°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.