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Special Regulations for Arrowhead
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
Daily limit five. (Whitefish Chain including connected Cross Lake Reservoir, Lower Hay, Arrowhead, Bertha, Clamshell, Big Trout, Pig, Island-Loon, Rush-Hen, Dagget, and Little Pine lakes) Invasive Species Alert Arrowhead has confirmed populations of:
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Arrowhead.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.89 lb 3 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.18 lb 1 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.67 lb 2 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 1.11 lb 4 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 8.8 (normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.48 lb 53 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 48.0 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.31 lb 144 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.80 lb 3 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 17.3 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.70 lb 52 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 10.7 (normal) 1.9 – 57.5 0.56 lb 32 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.1 – 17.4 0.82 lb 1
Brown Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 5.8 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.82 lb 35 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.58 lb 4 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.77 lb 2 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.88 lb 6 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.01 lb 6 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.61 lb 11 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.57 lb 10 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.61 lb 20 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.74 lb 17 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 4.5 (normal) 1.5 – 9.8 0.77 lb 27 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 15.0 (above normal) 1.5 – 9.9 0.61 lb 45 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 9.8 1.39 lb 1 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 1.5 – 9.9 1.26 lb 17
Yellow Perch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.07 lb 1 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 19.3 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.13 lb 58 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 36.8 — — 39 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 4.8 — — 24 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 291.8 — — 122 2011-08-19 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 3 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.05 lb 4 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 22.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.11 lb 66 2011-06-06 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 3 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 14.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.14 lb 42 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 83.0 — — 51 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.18 lb 21 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 12.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.10 lb 36 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.13 lb 13 1995-06-12 Survey seining 105.7 — — 317 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 12.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.11 lb 36 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.21 lb 3 2000-06-05 Survey seining 15.7 — — 47 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 9.7 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.12 lb 29 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.5 0.29 lb 1 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 21.0 (normal) 8.0 – 40.3 0.17 lb 63
Yellow Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.51 lb 7 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 5.3 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.53 lb 32 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.54 lb 15 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.85 lb 6 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 10.3 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.80 lb 62 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.20 lb 1 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.45 lb 8 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 10.2 (above normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.63 lb 61 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.60 lb 30 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.59 lb 7 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 7.2 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.55 lb 43 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 5.0 0.69 lb 16 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 5.2 (normal) 1.8 – 7.2 0.71 lb 31
Northern Pike Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 12.7 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 2.78 lb 38 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 1.29 lb 3 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 2 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 21.0 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.65 lb 63 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 2.00 lb 11 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 21.3 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.39 lb 64 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — — 1 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 2.3 — 1.17 lb 14 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 16.0 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.66 lb 48 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 0.77 lb 6 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 14.7 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.29 lb 44 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.8 — 0.69 lb 11 1995-06-12 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 10.3 (normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.31 lb 31 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.48 lb 2 2000-06-05 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 17.7 (above normal) 4.6 – 11.6 1.29 lb 53 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 1.09 lb 6
Golden Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.03 lb 1 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 48.2 — — 51 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 547.8 — — 229 2011-08-19 15-ft beach seine 19.0 — — 19 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.3 0.08 lb 1 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.08 lb 2 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 180.6 — — 111
GRR Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 5.60 lb 2 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 3.53 lb 1
Walleye Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.91 lb 3 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 6.61 lb 1 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 6.45 lb 1 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 0.58 lb 1 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 1.61 lb 1 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.50 lb 1 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.71 lb 3 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 5.8 1.21 lb 1 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.5 – 5.8 2.87 lb 9 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.8 4.08 lb 1
Hybrid Sunfish Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 4.0 — 0.39 lb 24 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 2 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 2.3 — 0.31 lb 14 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — — 1 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.39 lb 5 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 0.30 lb 9 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.21 lb 3 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.33 lb 3
Largemouth Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.78 lb 1 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.16 lb 1 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 34.9 — — 37 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 4 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 31.1 — — 13 2011-08-19 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 3 2011-06-06 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 3 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 50.4 — — 31 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.81 lb 2 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.50 lb 1 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 4.40 lb 2 1995-06-12 Survey seining 2.3 — — 7 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.84 lb 2 2000-06-05 Survey seining 1.0 — — 3 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 0.81 lb 1 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.3 1.05 lb 4 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 2.50 lb 2
Bluegill Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.04 lb 3 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 27.3 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.25 lb 164 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 28.3 — — 30 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 9.8 — — 49 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 131.6 — — 55 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 8.3 — 0.20 lb 25 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 15.5 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.23 lb 93 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 4.9 — — 3 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 14.7 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.41 lb 88 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.30 lb 5 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 25.3 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.24 lb 152 1995-06-12 Survey seining 4.0 — — 12 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 19.7 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.29 lb 118 2000-06-05 Survey seining 48.7 — — 146 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.24 lb 12 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 16.8 (normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.16 lb 101 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 9.7 — 0.25 lb 29 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 37.3 (above normal) 2.5 – 25.0 0.10 lb 224
White Sucker Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.67 lb 1 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 3.10 lb 4 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.46 lb 11 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 4.10 lb 1 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 4.08 lb 1 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.98 lb 7 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.17 lb 12 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 1.5 2.55 lb 18 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.51 lb 12 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.5 2.53 lb 2 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 5.5 1.94 lb 4 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.5 3.78 lb 5 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 5.5 2.18 lb 19
Black Crappie Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.38 lb 7 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.46 lb 14 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 7.6 — — 8 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 177.0 — — 74 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.80 lb 7 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 1.08 lb 2 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.70 lb 2 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 32.5 — — 20 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.74 lb 5 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.49 lb 7 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.67 lb 1 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.14 lb 4 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.19 lb 1 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 1.0 – 7.3 0.48 lb 14 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.8 – 6.5 0.27 lb 12
Pumpkinseed Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 10.8 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.28 lb 65 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 10.4 — — 11 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 5 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — — 1 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.21 lb 2 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.30 lb 25 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — — 1 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.39 lb 11 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.10 lb 1 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 11.5 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.28 lb 69 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 4.3 (normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.27 lb 26 2000-06-05 Survey seining 7.0 — — 21 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 3.0 — 0.09 lb 9 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 14.3 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.21 lb 86 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.22 lb 4 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 10.7 (above normal) 1.4 – 8.6 0.31 lb 64
Bowfin Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2005-06-06 Standard trap nets 3.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 4.30 lb 19 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 4.77 lb 1 2024-06-03 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 7.38 lb 6 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.25 lb 36 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.26 lb 21 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.94 lb 20 2000-06-05 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 5.27 lb 1 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 1.7 6.38 lb 10 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.5 6.14 lb 5 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 2.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 1.7 5.33 lb 15
CNM Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 7.6 — 8
Green Sunfish Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.59 lb 1
Iowa Darter Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2018-08-17 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 7.2 — 3 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.6 — 1
Common Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2018-08-17 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — 2 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — 1 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 6.5 — 4 1995-06-12 Survey seining 19.3 — 58
Bluntnose Minnow Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 4.8 — 2
Sunfish Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2011-08-19 Backpack electrofishing 2.4 — 1 2011-06-06 Backpack electrofishing 22.8 — 14 2011-06-06 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 1
Rock Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2024-06-03 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.32 lb 1 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.77 lb 1 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.51 lb 1 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.30 lb 1 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.10 lb 2 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.37 lb 1 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.34 lb 3 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.28 lb 3 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.34 lb 2
SLR Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 7.12 lb 5 2011-06-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 6.51 lb 1 2000-06-05 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 6.39 lb 1 2018-06-04 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 7.39 lb 1 2018-06-04 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 6.08 lb 6
Shorthead Redhorse Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2011-06-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 2.87 lb 3 1990-06-11 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 3.1 1.75 lb 2 1990-06-11 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 4.27 lb 3 1995-06-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 5.17 lb 1
LKW Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 1995-06-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 3.06 lb 1
BNS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 1995-06-12 Survey seining 1.3 — 4
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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