Bean
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38040900
37 Surveys
31.46
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
12 ft
Mean Depth
3
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bean. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 | — | 0.67 lb | 5 |
| 1989-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.66 lb | 16 |
| 2003-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.80 lb | 5 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 | — | 0.71 lb | 10 |
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.5 | — | 0.72 lb | 3 |
| 2019-10-07 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.73 lb | 9 |
| 2024-09-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.70 lb | 3 |
| 2024-09-30 | Standard trap nets | 4.9 | — | 0.60 lb | 44 |
| 1995-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 2 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 | — | 0.66 lb | 38 |
| 2003-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 12.0 | — | 0.96 lb | 24 |
| 2003-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.65 lb | 3 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.72 lb | 16 |
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2019-10-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.72 lb | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 | — | 0.48 lb | 36 |
| 2024-09-30 | Standard trap nets | 7.7 | — | 0.55 lb | 69 |
| 1995-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 14.5 | — | 0.77 lb | 29 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 130.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.26 lb | 261 |
| 1976-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 115.0 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.70 lb | 115 |
| 1989-06-22 | Standard gill nets | 117.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.43 lb | 235 |
| 2003-06-16 | Standard trap nets | 13.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.29 lb | 125 |
| 2003-06-16 | Standard gill nets | 50.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.54 lb | 101 |
| 2013-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 99.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.79 lb | 199 |
| 2019-10-07 | Standard gill nets | 143.7 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.13 lb | 431 |
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 5.5 | — | — | 11 |
| 2024-09-30 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | — | 59 |
| 2024-09-30 | Standard gill nets | 159.0 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.32 lb | 318 |
| 1995-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 116.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 0.28 lb | 233 |
| 1955-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 80.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 12.5 | 1.13 lb | 161 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-07-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.31 lb | 4 |
| 1955-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.19 lb | 8 |
PRD
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 1.0 | — | 2 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 9.5 | — | 19 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 33.0 | — | 66 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 5.0 | — | 10 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | Trapnet - Mini Fyke | 2.0 | — | 4 |
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 Bean
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Bean.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Bean. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Bean
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 Bean
- Weather forecast for Bean — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.3087°N, 91.3009°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.