Bay

Aitkin County, Minnesota — DOW #01004900

7 Surveys

35.16

Acres

36 ft

Max Depth

0

5

Fish Species

3

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bay. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-25	Standard trap nets	1.6 (normal)	0.5 – 5.3	0.15 lb	8
1984-07-25	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	2.5 – 24.8	0.10 lb	1

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-25	Standard trap nets	2.0 (normal)	1.1 – 9.6	0.35 lb	10

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-25	Standard trap nets	10.4 (above normal)	1.7 – 10.3	0.08 lb	52

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-25	Standard gill nets	11.0 (normal)	4.5 – 11.3	2.11 lb	22

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1984-07-25	Standard trap nets	10.4 (normal)	2.2 – 16.4	0.30 lb	52
1984-07-25	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	2.1 – 15.3	0.20 lb	1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

3K StorageMN on Lake Minnewawa

McGregor, MN

★ 5

Aitkin Rental

Aitkin, MN

★ 4.5

Farm Island Repair and Marine

Aitkin, MN

★ 4.7

FLOE International

McGregor, MN

★ 4.8

Horseshoelakestorage.net

McGregor, MN

★ 5

Libby Marine

McGregor, MN

Resorts & Lodges Near Bay

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Bay.

Big Sandy Lake Cabin Rental

Fishing Resort McGregor

(612) 735-9455

McGregor Cabin Rentals

Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 839-7545

Loaf N Leisure Resort and RV Park

Fishing Resort Aitkin

(218) 234-2882

Fishing Resort McGregor

(218) 426-3487

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Bay. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Bay

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide

(651) 271-8600

Mille Lacs Lake Guiding

(763) 238-7507

North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing

(218) 670-5012

Other Lakes in Aitkin County

Aitkin

Anderson

Bachelor

Ball Bluff

Bass

Bear

Plan Your Trip to Bay

Weather forecast for Bay — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
GPS: 46.9023°N, 93.2480°W — Get Directions
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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.